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MalfunctionITH

CHATTANOOGA

Received Dec 3, 2014 · Event occurred Nov 20, 2014

Report 9616086-2014-00019 · MDR key 4317189

Device

Generic name

Tx Traction Unit

Manufacturer

Djo, Llc

Model number

4759

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER THAT ALLEGES "WHEN THE MACHINE IS STARTED THERE IS TRACTION FORCE OF 2 - 3 LBS WITHOUT EVEN SETTING ANY PARAMETERS AND IF THEY PUT MORE THAN 40 LBS THEN IT KEEPS ON PULLING AND DOES NOT STOP". QUESTIONAIRE NOT RECEIVED FROM CLINICIAN AND/OR PT. DEVICE NOT RETURNED TO MFR FOR EVAL. NO INDICATION EVENT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OR DEATH.