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AMSCO STERIS ARMBOARD

Received Sep 9, 2004 · Event occurred May 19, 2004

Report 551472 · MDR key 551472

Device

Generic name

Armboard

Manufacturer

Steris Corporation

Model number

NOT APPLICABLE

Catalog number

NONE

Lot number

NONE

Product problems

  • Collapse

Patient

81 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING SURGERY THE PATIENT'S LEFT ARM WAS ON AN ARMBOARD AND THE ARMBOARD COLLAPSED.