InjuryIWY
TYPE-S PT POSITIONING SYSTEM
Received Oct 20, 2008 · Event occurred Oct 6, 2008
Report 1204464 · MDR key 1204464
Device
Generic name
S-type
Manufacturer
CivcoProduct problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
Not reported
- Head Injury
- Discomfort
- Joint Dislocation
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT PRESENTED FOR RADIATION THERAPY, AN S-BAR DEVICE WAS PLACED PER MFR INSTRUCTION ON THE TREATMENT TABLE. PT LAY DOWN ON THE TABLE WITH MODERATE FORCE, AND THE DEVICE GAVE WAY CAUSING THE PT TO FALL. PT SUSTAINED BUMP ON HIS HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER INJURY. WAS SEEN AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPT AND TOLD THAT HIS SHOULDER WAS SPRAINED, HE TORE SOME LIGAMENTS, AND HAD A SMALL AC SEPARATION. A SLING WAS PLACED.