The son of the end user reported that his mother was a resident in a skilled nursing facility.While sitting in a transport chair, a nurse was attempting to lift his mother's legs onto a stool.The chair apparently tipped backwards and she fell, suffering multiple vertebral fractures.She subsequently died.We have limited information pertaining to this incident as the son indicated he received conflicting reports from the facility and the coroner.He stated that he evaluated the transport chair and could not find any evidence to suggest the device caused the incident.It is unknown if the brakes were engaged or if anyone was standing behind the transport chair to secure its position while the end user's legs were being lifted.The owner's manual addresses center of gravity, balance and stability.It indicates that the center of gravity must be maintained and that loss of proper balance may cause the transport chair to tip over.The sample has not been returned for evaluation and a root cause has not been determined.We have no information to suggest the existence of any manufacturing defect.We cannot rule out user error as a potential root cause.Due to the reported incident and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.
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The son of the end user reported that his mother was a resident in a skilled nursing facility.While sitting in a transport chair, a nurse was attempting to lift his mother's legs onto a stool.The chair apparently tipped backwards and she fell, suffering multiple vertebral fractures.She subsequently died.
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