NAVIGATION SYSTEM II - CART
Report
- Report Number
- 0001811755-2016-00094
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- January 26, 2016
- Date of Event
- January 13, 2016
- Report Date
- January 13, 2016
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO
- Product Code
- HAW
- PMA / PMN Number
- K993239
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GB
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
THE REPORTED EVENT THAT ONE OF THE SCREWS LOCATED WITHIN THE WHEEL BROKE, LEAVING THE CART WITH ONLY 3 SUPPORTING WHEELS WAS CONFIRMED VISUAL INSPECTION. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED AND REPAIRED AT THE USER FACILITY.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE A NURSE WAS TRANSPORTING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM II CART OUT OF THE OPERATING THEATRE, THE CASTOR BROKE OFF OF THE CART. THE NURSE ATTEMPTED TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE CART IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CART TIPPING OVER. THE NURSE REPORTED LOCALIZED PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BACK, RUNNING FROM HER SHOULDER BLADE TO THE UPPER PORTION OF HER LEG, FOR WHICH SHE WAS TREATED WITH PAINKILLERS, PARACETAMOL + DICLOFENIC, BUT CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HER BACK.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE A NURSE WAS TRANSPORTING A NAVIGATION SYSTEM II CART OUT OF THE OPERATING THEATRE, THE CASTOR BROKE OFF OF THE CART. THE NURSE ATTEMPTED TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE CART IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CART TIPPING OVER. THE NURSE REPORTED LOCALIZED PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BACK, RUNNING FROM HER SHOULDER BLADE TO THE UPPER PORTION OF HER LEG, FOR WHICH SHE WAS TREATED WITH PAINKILLERS, PARACETAMOL + DICLOFENIC, BUT CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HER BACK.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49078 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM II - CART | NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT | HAW | STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |