inforMED
InjuryFPS

BIOMET

Received Nov 14, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 8, 2012

Report 2850791 · MDR key 2850791

Device

Generic name

Biomet Peg Board

Manufacturer

Biomet

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

73 YR

  • Laceration(s)
  • Tissue Damage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT UNDERGOING HIP REVISION PLACED IN LATERAL POSITION ON BIOMET PEG BOARD, PADDED WITH GELPAD. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, DETERMINED PT SUSTAINED GAPING WOUND TO LATERAL ABDOMEN. HOLE IN GELPAD, INJURY FROM THE PEG.