Catalog Number 0940023000 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Abrasion (1689)
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Event Date 01/21/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be filed once the quality investigation is complete.Device not returned to manufacturer for evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the nurse was removing the cast on the forearm, the patient received 2 cuts that were 1.5cms to 2.0cms long and started to bleed.It was also reported that the wounds were put together and the patient received wound dressings.It was further reported that there was no infection as a result of this event and no additional treatment is expected.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The cast cutter blade and the concomitant cast cutter ((b)(4)) reported involved with this event were returned for evaluation.Measurements performed on the returned blade against part print specification indicated that the blade met all measurements performed.Investigation results for both the cast cutter and the blade indicate the reported failure could not be confirmed.The definitive root cause could not be determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when the nurse was removing the cast on the forearm, the patient received 2 cuts that were 1.5cms to 2.0cms long and started to bleed.It was also reported that the wounds were put together and the patient received wound dressings.It was further reported that there was no infection as a result of this event and no additional treatment is expected.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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