Model Number 100211C0 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Muscle Weakness (1967); Nerve Damage (1979); Numbness (2415); No Information (3190)
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Event Date 02/17/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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At time of this report the investigation is still ongoing.When the investigation is complete the report will be updated and a follow up medwatch will be submitted.
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Event Description
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The following was reported.The accessory lateral support was used on a patient.Afterwards we were informed that the patient was injured.Further information concerning the incident and the extend of the injury were requested from the clinic, but not yet provided.Manufacturer report# (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No damage or malfunction of the affected device was recognized.Due to described symptoms, we assume that the lateral support was positioned in a way that has impaired the affected nerves.We have reviewed our complaints database concerning similar issues and not found any similar complaints.Getinge-maquet gmbh provides product failure investigation, analysis and resolution for the device described in this report.
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Event Description
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The following information concerning the patients injury was received.There was a postoperative numbness in the left upper extremity.The numbness was felt from the left elbow to the fingertips.The grasping power of the fingers of the left hand was reduced.There was a nerve paralysis at the left median nerve and the left anterior interosseous nerve.The patient underwent continous rehabilitation at the hospital.Manufacturer reference # (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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