Medical Device Installation Safety
22 April 2026
The following was produced by AXREM (Association of Healthcare Technology Providers for Imaging, Radiotherapy and Care) in response to the death of a patient following the disconnection of the mains supply to an interventional x-ray system. Information about this incident can be found in the
Prevention of Future Deaths Report:
https://www.judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/jean-dye-prevention-of-future-deathsreport/
The Society of Radiographers (SoR) also published some information and lessons learned:
https://www.sor.org/news/health-safety/mains-electricity-wiring-issues-with-medical-radio