inforMED
InjuryLGG

AMERICAN ORTHOPEDIC CAST CUTTER

Received Oct 18, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 25, 2006

Report MW1040748 · MDR key 772277

Device

Generic name

Cast Saw

Manufacturer

Bsn Medical

Model number

0295-200

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Heat

Patient

50 YR

  • Erythema
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHYSICAL THERAPIST WAS REMOVING A LOWER EXTREMITY CAST. THE BLADE FELT WARM AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CAST WAS REMOVED IN APPROX 20 TO 30 SECOND INCREMENTS TO ALLOW COOLING. WHEN THE CAST WAS REMOVED, A SMALL REDDENED AREA WAS PRESENT ON THE PT 'S R DISTAL LATERAL TIBIAL AREA. ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT WAS IMMEDIATELY APPLIED. MD WAS NOTIFIED. DR REQUESTED TEGADERM TO BE APPLIED PRIOR TO RECASTING LATER IN THE DAY.