Catalog Number 6252000000 |
Device Problems
Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Device Fell (4014)
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Patient Problems
Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 05/13/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that a caregiver may have injured their back while using the device.Further information has not been provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As a result this event, a visual and functional inspection was scheduled to be performed by field technician, the inspection was canceled as the customer did not want the repair to be performed at this time and the unit has not been further evaluated.The customer had alleged that the unit¿s treads seemed worn, however this could not be confirmed.The user facility said that the caregiver had a back injury as a result and went to the hospital to be checked out and then sent home.They are still not cleared for work and still seeking treatment.H3 other text: device not accessible for evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was alleged that a caregiver received a back injury.As they came over the threshold of a step and started to go down the steps, one side let loose allegedly due to the rubber tracks, and the stair chair twisted and dropped on the steps.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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