InjuryILZ

LINVATEC

Received Nov 1, 2004 · Event occurred Oct 25, 2004

Report MW1033156 · MDR key 562855

Device

Generic name

Traction Tower Device

Manufacturer

Linvatec Corp

Model number

Catalog number

9905A

Lot number

Product problems

Heat

Patient

47 YR

Burn(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURN FROM LINVATEC TRACTION TOWER DURING SURGERY. TOWER WAS FLASHED, ALLOWED TO COOL APPROX 21 MINS AND FELT ONLY SLIGHTLY WARM TO TOUCH TO SURGEON AND ORT PRIOR TO USE.