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MalfunctionEYD

ALLEN STIRRUP

Received Dec 19, 2005 · Event occurred Oct 28, 2005

Report MW1037443 · MDR key 660988

Device

Generic name

Allen Stirrup

Manufacturer

Valley Tech

Model number

*

Catalog number

ALS 6200

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Collapse

Patient

50 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT HAD BEEN PLACED IN ALLEN STIRRUPS FOR A PROCEDURE. AS THE NURSE WAS PREPARING WITH THE SURGICAL PREP, SHE HEARD A SNAP. THE STIRRUP FELL TO THE FLOOR. IT APPEARS THAT THE SPOT WELD HOLDING THE BOOT TO THE STEM GAVE WAY. NO APPARENT INJURY TO THE PT.