PL12.1
Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm
Falha funcional de dispositivo como modo de lesão ou dano
CategoryCoding Note
Code first the injury or harm associated with the device. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the type of device.
Exclusions
- Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator dysfunction
- Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator battery at end of battery life
- Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm
- Functional device failure without injury or harm
Index Terms
Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harmfaulty devicejamming of devicedevice failure to activateBattery failure before end of battery lifeBreakdown of medical deviceBreakdown of medical device after implantationmedical device breakdown after implantationBreakdown of medical device during proceduremedical device breakdown during procedureMalfunction of medical device associated with injury or harmMalfunction of medical device after implantationmedical device malfunction after implantationMalfunction of medical device during proceduremedical device malfunction during procedure