OtherHTT
KARL STORZ
Received Aug 9, 2008 · Event occurred Jul 8, 2008
Report 2020550-2008-00018 · MDR key 1131563
Device
Generic name
Disposable Burr
Manufacturer
D & R Products Co.Model number
28205HDSCatalog number
28205HDS
Lot number
23980
Product problems
- Normal
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
*
- Abrasion
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DR WAS PERFORMING A SUBCROMIAL COMPRESSION ON THE LEFT SHOULDER; ALLEGEDLY, AFTER REMOVING BURR AND BEFORE SWITCHING TO ANOTHER, DR NOTICED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A 3" X 8MM SIZED ABRASION ON THE LEFT SHOULDER. ABRASION MAY BE A RESULT OF BURR HEAD COMING INTO CONTACT WITH SHOULDER WHEN REMOVED FROM PT. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NECESSARY FOR THE ABRASION OTHER THAN WHAT IS USED ROUTINELY AT THE END OF THIS PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO OTHER PT IMPACT.