MalfunctionFYH
INSTY SPLINT
Received Nov 5, 2007 · Event occurred Nov 5, 2007
Report MW5004337 · MDR key 939379
Device
Generic name
Finger Splint
Manufacturer
Apothecary Procucts, Inc.Product problems
- Loose
- Out-Of-Box Failure
Patient
YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
I BOUGHT A 2-SIDED FINGER SPLINT. IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AND SOLD THROUGH APOTHECARY PRODUCTS. IT CAME IN A BOX WITH TWO SPLINTS. THE SPLINT WITH ONE HOOK AND LOOP BAND DIDN'T WORK TOO BAD. BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THE ONE WITH 2 HOOK AND LOOP BANDS AND THE BANDS WILL NOT PULL TIGHT. I AM WALKING AROUND WITH A SPLINT WITH BANDS HANGING DOWN NOT FASTENED BECAUSE THEY WON'T STAY FASTENED. THEY ADVERTISE THIS TO USE ON A WOUND AFTER YOU HAVE THE BLEEDING STOPPED. YOU CAN NOT GET ENOUGH PRESSURE WITH THIS DUE TO THE BAND SITUATION TO HELP STOP A WOUND FROM BLEEDING LIKE THEY CLAIM.