MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC) 9900; FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY

Model Number 9900

Device Problems Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Battery Problem (2885)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/29/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the system had multiple errors caused by bad batteries including a precharge voltage error.This error will likely prevent the system from booting.There is no report of injury or death associated with the event described in this complaint.

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge service representative performed an on site investigation.The battery pack was replaced during the service call.The system was tested and found to be working as intended and put back into service.

• Brand Name: 9900
• Type of Device: FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC); 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC); 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city, UT 84116 ; 8015364952
• MDR Report Key: 4016604
• MDR Text Key: 4843909
• Report Number: 1720753-2014-06882
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JAA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/11/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9900
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/11/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1