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
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew, Inc.Model number
72201725Catalog 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.