MalfunctionFQO
AMSCO
Received Nov 17, 2005 · Event occurred Nov 4, 2005
Report 662776 · MDR key 662776
Device
Generic name
Surgical Table
Manufacturer
Steris CorporationModel number
3080RLCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Break
- Loose
- Table, tilting
Patient
41 YR
- Fall
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT HAVING SURGERY ON RIGHT LEG. TABLE TILTED TO LEFT TO ALLOW EXPOSURE FOR THE SURGEON. DURING THE SURGERY, THE TEAM HEARD VELCRO ON THE STRAP GIVE AND PATIENT SLID TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE TABLE WAS EXAMINED AFTER THE EVENT, THE BOLT THAT SUPPORTS THE TILT MECHANISM WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED OFF.