| Model Number |
6988A-GT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pressure Sore/Ulcer (2326)
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| Date of Event |
01/31/2019
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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 posterior screw fixation 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 pressure related sores in the following areas - centre of chest/sternum and right flank/abdomen (small to large blisters).Severity recorded as minor, case length was 4 hours.
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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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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was positioned prone for posterior screw fixation 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 pressure related sores in the following areas - centre of chest/sternum and right flank/abdomen (small to large blisters).Severity recorded as minor, case length was 4 hours.
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