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SIMPLEX P WITH TOBRAMYCIN

Received May 5, 2005 · Event occurred Oct 29, 2004

Report 604168 · MDR key 604168

Device

Generic name

Bone Cement

Manufacturer

Howmedica International S. De R.l.

Model number

Catalog number

Lot number

MDL010

Product problems

Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

89 YR

Pulmonary Embolism
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Death
Low Oxygen Saturation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT EXPERIENCED CARDIOPULMONARY ARREST FOLLOWING A 3 LEVEL KYPHOPLASTY WITH INJECTION OF BONE CEMENT. WHILE STILL IN OR AT 1145 02 SATS DECREASED FROM 100 TO 55, END TIDAL C02 DECREASED TO 18 WHICH WAS DOCUMENTED AS CONSISTENT WITH PULMONARY EMBOLISM. A FULL CODE WAS CALLED. RESUSCITATION ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.