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MalfunctionHST

SUPINE TABLE ATTACHMENT (A2) W/PAD

Received Sep 17, 2020 · Event occurred Aug 26, 2020

Report 3003604053-2020-00109 · MDR key 10547153

Device

Generic name

Apparatus, Traction, Non-powered

Model number

72201725

Catalog number

72201725

Product problems

  • Positioning Problem
  • Positioning Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ARTHROSCOPY, THE LEG HOLDER DETACHED FROM THE TABLE ATTACHMENT WHEN TRACTION WAS APPLIED TO THE OPERATIVE LEG, DESPITE ALL REQUIRED CHECKS BEING CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO SURGERY. THERE WAS A DELAY OF UNDER 30 MIN AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING THE SAME DEVICE AND STANDARD SUPINE TECHNIQUE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.