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MalfunctionMOD

SUPPORT ARM 177

Received May 30, 2008 · Event occurred May 21, 2008

Report 1225700-2008-00076 · MDR key 1103603

Device

Generic name

Ioy

Model number

*

Catalog number

6481720

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Break
  • Component(s), broken
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

*

  • Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUPPORT ARM WAS BEING ADJUSTED WHILE THE VENTILATOR WAS CONNECTED TO A PT. THE SUPPORT ARM BROKE AND HIT THE PT. THE EXTENT OF INJURY IS UNK.