InjuryIPG
MED/SURG SHOE
Received May 8, 1997 · Event occurred Mar 26, 1997
Report 2020737-1997-00001 · MDR key 90270
Device
Generic name
Foot Support
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew, Inc.Model number
79-81135Catalog number
79-81135
Lot number
NI
Patient
47 YR
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SUBJECT PATIENT ALLEGEDLY FELL AFTER A STRAP TAB ON THE SUBJECT FOOT SUPPORT (79-81135) BROKE APART. DURING THE FALL, THE PATIENT HIT HER SUTURED WOUND AGAINST A HARD SURFACE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RE-OPENING OF THE WOUND. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO TREAT THE RE-OPENED WOUND.