OtherDRP
TOURNIQUET MACHINE
Received Jul 10, 1995 · Event occurred Jan 6, 1995
Report 24224 · MDR key 24224
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.