| Model Number |
1045617750 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Handling Problem (3265)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Abrasion (1689)
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| Date of Event |
08/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to siemens that an adverse event occurred while operating the somatom drive ct system.A 66 year old female patient was examined on (b)(6) 2022.The patients finger was stuck between the table mattress and the free space resulting in a soft tissue deformation and open wound with scratches.It is reported that the patient's finger is in good condition and no medical intervention was required.Therefore, this report has been submitted with an abundance of caution.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.The root cause was determined to be a handling issue.A safety assessment was performed.No general product issue could be identified based on available information and the investigation of the table showed that all gaps and dimensions are within specification.According to the instructions for use (drive | instructions for use; print no.C2-047.621.06.02.02, chapter 2.3.1 patient table, page 63) caution boxes: horizontal tabletop movement! possible injury to the hand (warning label).Do not place your hand in the gap of the tabletop support.Lowering the patient table! body parts can get caught.Make sure that the patient's body parts are above the patient table.Make sure that neither body parts of anybody nor any objects are below the patient table.
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