MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS PMI FULL ELEC FOOT SPRING 9153641492; BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL

Model Number 5490PMI

Device Problems Device Emits Odor (1425); Smoking (1585); Sparking (2595); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 05/16/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Should additional information become available, a supplemental record will be filed.

Event Description

While lowering the bed to transfer resident into the bed, the caregiver noticed a spark and crackling sound, then smelled something burning.The caregiver unplugged the bed, but not before white smoke began coming from the underside of the bed and filling the room.

• Brand Name: PMI FULL ELEC FOOT SPRING 9153641492
• Type of Device: BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL
• 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: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 5681335
• MDR Text Key: 45973558
• Report Number: 1031452-2016-02412
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FNL
• 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: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/17/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/26/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 5490PMI
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2016
• 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 Age: 60