| Model Number |
INGENUITY ELITE 128 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hepatitis (1897); Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
11/11/2025
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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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This report is being submitted to correct a previous submission that was sent in error due to the use of an incorrect cfn/fei number.This submission reflects the accurate information for this event.All applicable details have been verified, and this report should be considered the official submission.The initial submission should be disregarded.Original report submission number: 3003768277-2025-015636.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that a technician sustained a minor cut while wiping down the mylar ring cover on an ingenuity ct system.Additional information confirmed that the technician was cleaning blood from the scanner when they sustained a small percutaneous puncture from the broken mylar.It was confirmed that the exposure involved blood positive for hepatitis c.An attempt was made to obtain the technician¿s post-exposure results; however, the information provided was that the results were "positive," without clarification as to whether this referred to the source blood on the mylar ring or the technician¿s own test results.Due to the lack of clarity regarding the test outcome, this event is being reported as a serious injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation determined that the reference to the hepatitis c¿positive material applied solely to the source patient¿s blood identified on the ct scanner surface and did not pertain to the technician.There is no evidence to indicate that the technician contracted hepatitis c as a result of this incident.The technician continues post-exposure follow-up monitoring and testing in accordance with occupational health and infectious disease guidelines.Based on the available information and additional analysis, this event does not meet the criteria for a serious injury.Further investigation determined that the mylar ring failed at the main bonding point due to repeated removal and reinstallation.This repeated handling during front cover access caused flexing and stress at the bonding joints, resulting in cracking and formation of a sharp edge.There is no evidence of damage from normal operation; however, service records show the mylar ring was removed multiple times in 2025, which likely contributed to the failure.Based on this information, the reportability determination has been updated to not reportable.The codes were updated based on the investigation outcome patient outcome and health impact codes were corrected.
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