| Model Number |
TCU |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Handling Problem (3265); Unclear Information (4052)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Tissue Breakdown (2681)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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We received a report from the user indicating the problems they experienced.They reported there was a device failure and associated user error.We are currently in the process of reviewing our internal systems to see how to address this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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Finger tourniquet was left insitu following local anaesthetic procedure.It is unknown whether it was part or the whole device.Details of injury (to patient, carer or healthcare professional): the (b)(6) year old patient's finger had dry gangrene which had to be amputated.Action taken (includes any action by patient, carer or healthcare professional, or by the manufacturer or supplier) device removed from use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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