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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"

Model number

NA

Catalog 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.