MalfunctionILZ
SMOOTH TRAC TRACTION BAR, SHORT
Received Dec 12, 2008 · Event occurred Nov 3, 2008
Report 1035617-2008-00014 · MDR key 1309972
Device
Generic name
Traction Bar
Manufacturer
Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical ProductsModel number
NACatalog number
00-1042-090-00
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Bent
Patient
Not reported
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
SMOOTH TRAC OVERHEAD BAR BENT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
DEVICE NOT RETURNED FOR EVAL. ZIMMER ASSOCIATE STATED THAT THE ACCOUNT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY IN-SERVICED ON PROPER TRACTION SET-UP. THE HOSPITAL PURCHASED BAR IN PREVIOUS YEAR AND WAS PLACING AN ORDER FOR TRACTION; THEREFORE, NOTICED THE BENT BAR WAS BENT AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT.