| Model Number |
5823-12 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Erythema (1840); Pressure Sore/Ulcer (2326)
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| Date of Event |
02/05/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was positioned prone for scoliosis correction utilising the standard proaxis spine assembly (open frame/spars) configured with torso trolley, arm boards, chest/pelvic bolsters and leg support.All items were covered prior to the procedure with the recommended osi shear protect consumables to minimise risk of skin injury.Postoperatively, the client presented with redness/sore to left side of arm.Severity was minor.Length of case (up to 13 hours) could have been contributing factor.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was positioned prone for scoliosis correction utilising the standard proaxis spine assembly (open frame/spars) configured with torso trolley, arm boards, chest/pelvic bolsters and leg support.All items were covered prior to the procedure with the recommended osi shear protect consumables to minimise risk of skin injury.Postoperatively, the client presented with redness/sore to left side of arm.Severity was minor.Length of case (up to 13 hours) could have been contributing factor.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Unable to determine if the patient had comorbidities that could have contributed to the problem.Advised the distributor to discuss the owner's manual positioning instructions with the customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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