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InjuryLPQ

EXOGEN

Received Mar 18, 2010 · Event occurred Feb 18, 2010

Report 1020279-2010-00079 · MDR key 1635390

Device

Generic name

Bone Healing System / Lpq

Model number

EXOGEN 4000+MOU

Catalog number

71034101

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

53 YR

  • Skin Discoloration
  • Tissue Damage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO, PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT WRIST SURGERY AND TREATMENT WITH THE EXOGEN DEVICE. AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE CAST, PATIENT NOTICED A SKIN DISCOLORATION AND AN OPEN WOUND AREA ON THE TREATMENT SITE.