It was reported during set-up for a hip positioning system, the universal hip distractor were attached to the table extension, the operator fully inserted into the socket and tightened the holder knob.After setting-up them, to apply tension to the well leg, when the leg holder was pulled, the hip distractor came off from the table extension and the patient legs fall off.This happened during preparation of the procedure, no surgical instruments were inside the patient.There was no report of procedural delay.No patient injuries or complications were reported.A competitor device was used to complete the procedure.
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