VIBRO-TRAC
Received Jun 20, 2024 · Event occurred Mar 22, 2024
Report MW5156444 · MDR key 19584945
Device
Generic name
Table, Physical Therapy, Multi Function
Manufacturer
Pneumex, Inc.Patient
58 YR · Male
- Bruise/Contusion
- Head Injury
- Laceration(s)
- Bruise/Contusion
- Head Injury
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
I WAS IN CHIROPRACTOR'S OFFICE RECEIVING DECOMPRESSION TREATMENT FOR LUMBAR SPINE ON VIBRO-TRAC DECOMPRESSION TABLE. PLASTIC FASTENER ON CABLE BROKE UNDER TENSION ON THE TABLE. THIS CAUSED THE HEAD TRACTION BAR TO SWING UP AND STRIKE ME IN THE HEAD. IT CAUSED LACERATIONS AND CONTUSIONS IN 3 DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE SCALP. I WENT TO A NEARBY URGENT CARE CENTER FOR EVALUATION. THE MACHINES ARE MADE BY PNEUMEX INC. OF SANDPOINT, IDAHO. THE DEVICE IS IN THE CHIROPRACTOR'S OFFICE IN (B)(6). DEVICE IS IN THE CHIROPRACTOR'S OFFICE; IT IS NOT A PORTABLE DEVICE AND NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMER USE.