inforMED
InjuryILZ

UNK

Received May 5, 2004 · Event occurred Apr 15, 2004

Report 524212 · MDR key 524212

Device

Generic name

Bolt

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

88 YR

  • Laceration(s)
  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING TRANSFER OF THE PATIENT FROM BED TO STRETCHER, THE PT'S LEFT FOOT HIT A BOLT ON THE METAL CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE TRAPEZE TO THE BED FRAME. THE PT SUSTAINED A 1 INCH LACERATION TO THE DORSUM OF THE LEFT FOOT THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.