MalfunctionILZ
ZIMMER TRACTION
Received Nov 30, 1999 · Event occurred Sep 30, 1999
Report 1035617-1999-00007 · MDR key 252591
Device
Generic name
Offset Double Clamp Bar 35"
Manufacturer
Zimmer Patient CareModel number
NACatalog number
ORDER# 1066-005
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Break
- Component(s), broken
Patient
83 YR
- Dural Tear
- Laceration(s)
- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT PULLED SELF UP IN BED WITH OVERHEAD TRAPEZE AND ALLEGEDLY, METAL COMPONENT BROKE, STRIKING PATIENT.