InjuryILZ
HEMOVAC KIT
Received Aug 31, 2004 · Event occurred May 27, 2004
Report 1526350-2004-00016 · MDR key 541340
Device
Generic name
Wound Drainage Device
Manufacturer
Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical ProductsModel number
*Catalog number
00-2550-002-10
Lot number
NI
Product problems
- Break
Patient
71 YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IN 2004 DR ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A 1/8" HEMOVAC DRAIN, MODEL NUMBER 00-2550-002-10 FROM A PT POSTOPERATIVELY ON THE FLOOR. THE ATTEMPT FAILED WHEN THE DRAIN ALLEGEDLY BROKE. THE PHYSICIAN CUT OFF AND DISCARDED THE TORN END OF THE DRAIN PRIOR TO BRINGING THE PT BACK TO THE OR FOR SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE DRAIN. THE REMAINDER OF THE DRAIN WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED AND WAS SENT TO PATHOLOGY.