MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RIFTON EQUIPMENT RIFTON ACTIVITY CHAIR

Model Number R860

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are still waiting for additional information about the user.

Event Description

It was reported that the user stood on the activity chair footboard and jumped off, causing the release head of the gas spring that controls the tilt of the chair to break.

• Brand Name: RIFTON ACTIVITY CHAIR
• Type of Device: ACTIVITY CHAIR
• Manufacturer (Section D): RIFTON EQUIPMENT; 2255 platte clove rd.; elka park NY 12427
• Manufacturer (Section G): RIFTON EQUIPMENT; 2255 platte clove rd.; elka park NY 12427
• Manufacturer Contact: travis scott ; 103 woodcrest drive; rifton, NY 12471 ; 8456587722
• MDR Report Key: 11943900
• MDR Text Key: 254560693
• Report Number: 1319558-2021-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: INN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/27/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: R860
• Device Catalogue Number: R860
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 9 YR
• Patient Weight: 73