inforMED
MalfunctionILZ

DYNA MED

Received Jun 21, 2010 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2010

Report MW5016435 · MDR key 1732882

Device

Generic name

Traction Splint

Product problems

  • Out-Of-Box Failure
  • Defective Device
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

Patient

50 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DESIGN OF PRODUCT CHANGED A FEW YEARS AGO. PRODUCT IS ENGINEERED POORLY. ORDER FOR 7 PLACED, ON ARRIVAL 4 WERE OUT OF BOX DEFECTIVE. COMPANY REPLACED 4 AND UPON DELIVERY 3 WERE OUT OF BOX FAILURES. LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURES AND KICKSTAND AND MECHANICAL TRACTION. RED CLIPS FAIL CONSTANTLY.