MalfunctionILZ
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Received Aug 10, 2007 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2007
Report 905386 · MDR key 905386
Device
Generic name
Trapeze, Orthopedic, Bar Clamps
Manufacturer
Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical ProductsModel number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Collapse
- Component(s), broken
- Component Falling
- Replace
Patient
53 YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE PATIENT WAS PULLING HIMSELF TO BED FROM THE STRETCHER WITH THE USE OF THE TRAPEZE BAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHOLE FRAME FELL ON THE BED. NOTE: THE S-BAR CLAMPS BROKE. THE ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN WAS NOTIFIED AND THE ENTIRE EQUIPMENT WAS CHANGED.