InjuryILZ
OSI FINGER TRAP
Received Sep 16, 1998 · Event occurred Aug 31, 1998
Report MW1014582 · MDR key 187626
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Component Falling
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT WAS LAYING ON CAST TABLE IN ORTHO CLINIC CAST ROOM, WITH RIGHT SMALL FINGER IN THE OSI FINGER TRAP. THERE WAS 5 LBS OF TRACTION. FINGER TRAP BROKE, AND PT'S HAND WAS JERKED DOWN. THE METAL BAR CAME OFF OF THE HOLDER, AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. NO INJURY, NO COMPLAINT OF PAIN FROM PT., OTHER THAN FROM HER PRE-EXISTING FRACTURE.