Model Number 722010 |
Device Problem
Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Date 10/01/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still ongoing on this event.When the investigation is completed a follow-up will sent to the fda.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Philips received a complaint from the customer in which they stated that the air kerma was too high.The patient received a radiation dose of 2,15gy during the procedure.The exposure time was 4.2 min fluoro time.The customer used a frame rate of 30 frames per second.The system was checked by a philips field service engineer and he found that is was working according specifications.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A philips field service engineer tested the system and found that the system was working within specification.After talking to a hospital technician the field service engineer determined that the doctor performing the procedure used 30 frames per second by mistake during the procedure, which led to the high patient dose.In order to prevent reoccurrence of the issue the doctor was made aware of his mistake.The issue had no impact on the patient and no patient or user harm was reported by the customer.(b)(4).
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