InjuryFSH
UNK LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY
Received May 25, 2006 · Event occurred Mar 5, 2002
Report 1423507-2006-00064 · MDR key 719560
Device
Generic name
Unk Lumbar Puncture Tray
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthModel number
UNKLUMBAR PUNCTUCatalog number
UNKLUMBAR PUNCTU
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Contamination
Patient
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- Bacterial Infection
- Spinal Column Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THAT THEIR INFANT SON WAS A PT AT THE HOSP FOR JOINT DISEASES ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE IN 02. PT REPORTEDLY UNDERWENT A BACLOFEN TRIAL UTILIZING A SPINAL PUNCTURE. THE PROCEDURE ALLEGEDLY FAILED AND CAUSED AN E COLI BACTERIAL INFECTION IN THE INFANT PLAINTIFF'S SPINE DUE TO CONTAMINATION. SAID CONTAMINATION PROXIMATELY CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES.