PL12.6

Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm

Combinação ou interação de erro do operador e falha do dispositivo como modo de lesão ou dano

Category

Definition

Harm arising due to a combination of device failure and process/procedural error in device use or maintenance.

Coding Note

Code first the injury or harm associated with the device. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the type of device.

Exclusions

  • Operator error, as mode of injury or harm
  • Structural device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure without injury or harm

Index Terms

Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm