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MalfunctionILZ

CLAMP

Received Feb 19, 1999 · Event occurred Jan 26, 1999

Report 1035617-1999-00002 · MDR key 211466

Device

Generic name

Over Head Bed Frame End Post Clamp

Model number

NA

Catalog number

NI

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken
  • Component Falling
  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

29 YR

  • Device induced
  • Erythema
  • Swelling

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE REMOVING OVER HEAD BED FRAME FROM BED, END POST CLAMP BROKE AND FELL ON PT'S HEAD. PT DEVELOPED A RED, SWOLLEN AREA TO FOREHEAD.