InjuryISR
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Received Feb 22, 2005 · Event occurred Oct 28, 2002
Report MW1034705 · MDR key 576467
Product problems
- Collapse
Patient
47 YR
- Surgical procedure
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties
- Treatment with medication(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT HAS BEEN WEARING A SUPPORT BELT FOR A BACK PROBLEM SINCE 2001. THE SUPPORT BELT COLLAPSED AND PT UNDERWENT FUSION OF THE DISC. SURGERY DID NOT HOLD AND PT WAS ON DEMEROL FOR PAIN THE INTENSITY OF THE PAIN INCREASED AND PT COULD NOT WALK ALONE EXCEPT WITH CRUTCHES. PT WAS BENT OVER. PT WAS GIVEN A BLOCKING INJECTION AND LATER DEVELOPED TARLOV CYST. REFERRED TO ANOTHER FACILITY.