InjuryISH

OTTO BOCK TUBE ADAPTER (TITANIUM 30MM ALUMINUM ALOE TUBE)

Received Feb 1, 1996 · Event occurred Jul 17, 1995

Report 30749 · MDR key 30749

Device

Generic name

Tube Adapter (titanium 30mm Aluminum Aloe Tube)

Manufacturer

Otto Bock, Orthopedic Industry, Inc.

Catalog number

2R38

Product problems

Component(s), broken
Component(s), overheating of

Patient

69 YR

Fall
Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT WALKING ON LEG PROSTHESIS. THE TUBE ADAPTER COMPONENT OF PROSTHESIS BROKE. PT FELL FRACTURING HIP. SURGICAL REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION PERFORMED.