MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, INCLUDING RAILS; 880.5100

Model Number 5490IVC

Device Problems Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Per provider, the bed is making a squealing noise.He also stated that the rails were not working correctly, that they were bunching at the end of the bed.

• Brand Name: AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, INCLUDING RAILS
• Type of Device: 880.5100
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS; 2101 east lake mary blvd; sanford FL 32773
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS; 2101 east lake mary blvd; sanford FL 32773
• Manufacturer Contact: karen loughren ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4222498
• MDR Text Key: 4995228
• Report Number: 1031452-2014-17340
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FNL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/15/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 5490IVC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/04/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other