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MalfunctionILZ

TRAPEZE CLAMP

Received Jan 17, 1996 · Event occurred Aug 6, 1995

Report 30192 · MDR key 30192

Device

Generic name

Trapeze Clamp

Manufacturer

Depuy, Inc.

Catalog number

7000-93

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken

Patient

71 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTING PT TO GET UP ON SIDE OF BED. HINGE CLOSURE AROUND TRAPEZE BAR BROKE CAUSING TRIANGLE HAND BAR TO HIT PT ON THE RIGHT TEMPLE AREA. CO REP AT HOSPITAL ON 8/10 AND INSPECTED THIS DEVICE.