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Model Number ATS 4000 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Bruise/Contusion (1754); Skin Tears (2516)
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Event Date 11/12/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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During closure of procedure, surgeon noted a skin tear on lower incision site of left knee.After removal of tourniquet, bruising noted on left thigh at tourniquet site as well.30-inch tourniquet applied by nurse.Tourniquet inflated at a pressure of 225.Patient care manager aware of surgeon complaint in regards to tourniquets.Had biomed check tourniquet calibrations previously.Primary care manager states she will discuss the reprocessing process of the tourniquets with the sustainability company.
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Event Description
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During closure of procedure, surgeon noted a skin tear on lower incision site of left knee.After removal of tourniquet, bruising noted on left thigh at tourniquet site as well.30-inch tourniquet applied by nurse.Tourniquet inflated at a pressure of 225.Patient care manager aware of surgeon complaint in regards to tourniquets.Had biomed check tourniquet calibrations previously.Primary care manager states she will discuss the reprocessing process of the tourniquets with the sustainability company.
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