MalfunctionILZ

UNK

Received Feb 11, 2005 · Event occurred Jan 26, 2005

Report 572689 · MDR key 572689

Device

Generic name

Parallel Bar

Manufacturer

Model number

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Fail-Safe Design Failure

Patient

65 YR

Muscle Spasm(s)
Pain
Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT USING PARALLEL BARS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY WHEN LEFT BAR SUDDENLY DROPPED. PT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BEND FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT WITHOUT FALLING. PT REPORTED NEW INCIDENCE OF PAIN IN LOW BACK. BACK SPASMS WHEN TRANSFERRING TO W/C. DENIES NUMBNESS OR TINGLING IN BACK OR LEGS. EVALUATED IN ER.