Equipment errors

Unintended exposures can also include exposures resulting from an equipment malfunction. Under IR(ME)R, the term ‘equipment’ includes equipment that delivers radiation and ancillary equipment that directly influences the dose to the individual. This can include, but is not limited to:

• contrast injectors
• software
• picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and radiology information systems (RIS) or similar
• radiotherapy planning systems
• treatment recording and verification systems

We encourage you to report device-related incidents to the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).