QA65

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure without injury or harm

Description

Combination of device failure (structural or functional) and process/procedural error (poor training, maintenance, incorrect installation) in device use or maintenance without documented injury or harm.

Index terms

  • Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure without injury or harm

Excludes

  • PL12.6 – Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm

Exclusions from above levels

  • PL12 – Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft

Sibling codes

  • QA60 – Structural device failure without injury or harm
  • QA61 – Functional device failure without injury or harm
  • QA62 – Dislodgement, misconnection or de-attachment of a surgical or medical device without injury or harm
  • QA63 – Obstruction of device without injury or harm
  • QA64 – Operator error without injury or harm
  • QA6Y – Other specified circumstances associated with a surgical or other medical device influencing the episode of care without injury or harm
  • QA6Z – Circumstances associated with a surgical or other medical device influencing the episode of care without injury or harm, unspecified

Foundation entity

Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure without injury or harm – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/687886776

Part of: 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services