Y74.3: General hospital and personal-use devices associated with adverse incidents : surgical instruments, materials and devices (including sutures)

ICD-10 code Y74.3 describes a situation where an adverse incident or unfavorable outcome is associated with the use of surgical instruments, materials, or devices, including sutures, that have been employed during a surgical procedure in a general hospital or for personal use. Such incidents may arise from a variety of causes like device failure, inappropriate usage, or adverse patient reactions. Symptoms and conditions connected to these incidents can vary significantly depending on the type of device and the procedure for which it was used. For example, a patient may experience unexpected pain, inflammation, infection, or other complications related to the surgical site, or there may be device-related complications like mechanical failure or device breakage. It's important to note that while these incidents are associated with the devices, they could be the result of other factors, such as patient condition, surgical technique or unforeseen reactions.