Forensic and clinical issues in the use of frangible projectile

Komenda, Jan; Hejna, Petr; Rydlo, Martin; Novák, Michal; Krajsa, Jan; Racek, František; Rejtar, Pavel; Jedlicka, Ludek

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2013.04.006

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“…[6][7][8] In contrast to typical frangible bullets with much smaller, bead-like segments, the RIP bullet's larger trocars are able to penetrate to a greater depth with the potential for more extensive tissue damage. 9 The other unique challenge posed by these rounds is the diligence required to identify each injury, given the small size of the individual trocars and their altered paths. Identifying the presence of fragmentation is important for anticipating both the extent of tissue damage as well as the locations of injury.…”

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“…6–8 In contrast to typical frangible bullets with much smaller, bead-like segments, the RIP bullet’s larger trocars are able to penetrate to a greater depth with the potential for more extensive tissue damage. 9…”

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“…Knowing the projected trajectories of each segment, given the radial symmetry and overall cone-shaped wound with apex located at the entry-site, provides some clues to the location of these trocars. 9 Imaging can also be used to anticipate the location of specific fragments, as was done in this case. 7 One of the fragments had penetrated the duodenum, and the single bowel injury was repaired at the time of the initial case.…”

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New fragmenting bullet leads to unexpected injury pattern: A case report involving the Radically Invasive Projectile

Iverson

Curtis

Brown

et al. 2018

Trauma

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New developments in bullet technology are challenging what is commonly known about penetrating injuries from gunshot wounds. The so-called 'bullet-rule' posits the number of wounds and projectiles associated with a patient should add to an even number. This trauma paradigm is being shattered by the advent of new fragmenting projectiles. These frangible rounds break into several pieces after soft tissue penetration changing the expected trajectory, injury location, and extent of tissue damage. In this case report, the authors describe the case of a 15-year-old boy injured by a G2 Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP). The patient's resultant pattern of injuries and the diagnostic utility of imaging were imperative for guiding his clinical management. The case serves as a useful example of the challenges and recommended strategies in managing a patient injured by a new fragmenting bullet.

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New fragmenting bullet leads to unexpected injury pattern: A case report involving the Radically Invasive Projectile

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Brown

et al. 2018

Trauma

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“…Frangible and ultrafrangible projectiles are designed to break apart upon impact of certain types of surfaces. Depending on their frangible capability, the radiographs of these bullets may vary from relatively compact forms similar to the images created by jacketed bullets to a cluster of small fragments with mild size variations 10 . Although many forms of fragmenting and frangible ammunition exist, none of the fragments produced by the other types of the ammunitions have the characteristic tapered trocar morphology.…”

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G2 Research Radically Invasive Projectile

Zhang

Cain

Williams

et al. 2021

Am J Forensic Med Pathol

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Many fragmenting and frangible projectiles have been developed in the course of firearm history. In addition, partially because of the concerns of range and environmental contamination, bullets constructed without lead have become increasingly common. A case regarding a unique projectile that incorporates both features, the G2 Research Radically Invasive Projectile ammunition, is discussed in this article. Here we report a 25-year-old woman who died of multiple gunshot wounds caused by G2 Research Radically Invasive Projectile ammunition. Because of the bullet's unique design, the wounds demonstrated characteristic radiographic patterns and unique autopsy findings. Familiarity with these findings is important to forensic pathologists in terms of case documentation, projectile recovery, and personal safety.

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“…20,25,26 Therefore, deforming rounds, such as hollow points, soft points, frangible bullets, and slugs cause extensive tissue damage and disruption. 14,18,25,[27][28][29][30][31] These properties led to the Hague Convention of 1899 to prohibit the use of expanding, deformable bullets in wartime. Despite this, many law enforcement agencies have adopted hollow point handgun bullets due to their "stopping power" which prevents unintentional collateral damage.…”

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Gunshot Wounds: Ballistics, Pathology, and Treatment Recommendations, with a Focus on Retained Bullets

Baum¹,

Baum²,

Hayward³

2022

ORR

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As the epidemic of gunshot injuries and firearm fatalities continues to proliferate in the United States, knowledge regarding gunshot wound (GSW) injury and management is increasingly relevant to health-care providers. Unfortunately, existing guidelines are largely outdated, written in a time that high-velocity weapons and deforming bullets were chiefly restricted to military use. Advances in firearm technology and increased accessibility of military grade firearms to civilians has exacerbated the nature of domestic GSW injury and complicated clinical decision-making, as these weapons are associated with increased tissue damage and often result in retained bullets. Currently, there is a lack of literature addressing recent advances in the field of projectile-related trauma, specifically injuries with retained bullets. This review aims to aggregate the available yet dispersed findings regarding ballistics, GSW etiology, and treatment, particularly for cases involving retained projectiles.

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Forensic and clinical issues in the use of frangible projectile

Cited by 7 publications

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New fragmenting bullet leads to unexpected injury pattern: A case report involving the Radically Invasive Projectile

New fragmenting bullet leads to unexpected injury pattern: A case report involving the Radically Invasive Projectile

G2 Research Radically Invasive Projectile

Gunshot Wounds: Ballistics, Pathology, and Treatment Recommendations, with a Focus on Retained Bullets

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