MalfunctionILZ
CROSS CLAMP
Received Oct 16, 2003 · Event occurred Sep 2, 2003
Report 1035617-2003-00004 · MDR key 490818
Device
Generic name
Traction Accessories
Manufacturer
Zimmer Orthop Surgical ProductsModel number
*Catalog number
1042-04
Lot number
NI
Product problems
- Component(s), broken
Patient
67 YR
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
POST-OP PATIENT IN NEW HILLROM TOTAL CARE BED WITH NEW 4 POSTER OVERHEAD FRAME (ZIMMER) - USED THE OVERHEAD TRAPEZE TO PULL THEMSELVES UP IN BED AND THE CROSS CLAMP ALLEGEDLY BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING THE TRAPEZE TO FALL ONTO PATIENT RESULTING IN A LACERATION ON APPARATUS HAND.