| Model Number |
INGENIA 1.5T R5 BASED |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)
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| Date of Event |
06/03/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Conclusion: there is no indication of a malfunction of the mr system or coils used that could have contributed to the incident.The injury, a large 2nd degree burn to the left side of the chest can be explained by insufficient distance between body parts, a so-called skin-to-skin burn between her left chest and left upper arm.Contributing factors: the thermoregulation of obese patients is known to be impaired.The risk of rf energy-related injuries is higher in patients with impaired thermoregulation.The thermoregulation of patients who are hypertensive is often impaired.The risk of rf energy-related injuries is higher in patients with impaired thermoregulation.The total administered specific energy dose of 4.3 kj/kg is very high for a patient with impaired thermoregulation.The instructions for use advises to avoid sed >3.0 kj/kg, preferably keep sed <2.0 kj/kg for those patients.The ventilation was on level 3.Level 5 is recommended, it supports the cool down mechanism.
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Event or Problem Description
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Philips received a report through the medwatch system that a patient suffered a large 2nd degree burn to the left side of the chest during a neck and spine examination.The patient required treatment as a result of this injury sustained.The customer did not report this incident through our regular service channels.
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