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MalfunctionILZ

AMSCO

Received Nov 21, 1996 · Event occurred Oct 21, 1996

Report 1043572-1996-00010 · MDR key 52628

Device

Generic name

Counter Traction Support

Manufacturer

Amsco

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

26 YR

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT WITH TRAUMATIC FRACTURE WAS PLACED IN LEFT LATERAL POSITION ON FRACTURE TABLE WITH TRACTION. AT END OF PROCEDURE WHEN SURGICAL DRAPES WERE REMOVED, COUNTER TRACTION SUPPORT WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.