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MalfunctionEYD

YELLOFINS STIRRUPS WITHOUT LIFT ASSIST

Received Jun 12, 2013 · Event occurred Dec 17, 2012

Report 3189852 · MDR key 3189852

Device

Generic name

Stirrups

Model number

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Catalog number

#O-YFSI

Lot number

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Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

*

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STAFF OVER TIGHTENING THE BRACKET WHICH WEARS THE "TEETH" DOWN SO IT WILL NOT HOLD UP AS WELL AS IT SHOULD. A POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW WITH YELLOFIN.DEVICE #1IS THIS A LABORATORY DEVICE OR LABORATORY TEST?NO.