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TOURNIQUET MACHINE

Received Jul 10, 1995 · Event occurred Jan 6, 1995

Report 24224 · MDR key 24224

Device

Generic name

Tourniquet Machine

Manufacturer

Zimmer

Model number

ATS-1500

Catalog number

604000-001

Product problems

  • Inflation Problem

Patient

55 YR

  • Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TOURNIQUET WAS PROPERLY PLACED ON PT'S RIGHT ARM AND THE CONNECTORS WERE TIGHTENED. MEDICATION WAS INJECTED. THE TOURNIQUET ALLOWED BLOOD FLOW INTO OPERATIVE SITE. THE TOURNIQUET HAD TO BE REMOVED AND A NEW ONE APPLIED. THE PT REQUIRED 7.5 CC 2% XYLOCAINE ADD'L MEDICATION, AND THE OR TIME WAS EXTENDED ABOUT 20 MINUTES.