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POSTURE S-PORT

Received Oct 19, 1998 · Event occurred Aug 1, 1998

Report MW1014774 · MDR key 192398

Device

Generic name

Posture Support Device

Model number

POSTURE S-PORT

Catalog number

NONE

Lot number

NONE

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

54 YR

  • Swelling
  • Cramp(s)
  • Hernia

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT DEVELOPED A LEFT SIDED INGUINAL HERNIA AFTER USING THE DEVICE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, AND AFTER ONE DAY OF DRIVING A LOT. DUE TO RECURRENT STOMACH CRAMPS, THE PT HAD PREVIOUSLY ONLY BEEN USING THE DEVICE INTERMITTENTLY FOR 2-3 HOURS AT A TIME. THE DAY OF THE EVENT THE PT NOTED SIGNIFICANT SCROTAL SWELLING AFTER USE.