Model Number 0015803 |
Device Problem
Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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Event Date 02/25/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported while unloading a patient from the ambulance, a student rider pulled the second safety release too early and the cot advanced past the safety hook before the legs were lowered and fell to the ground with the patient.The patient was properly restrained to the stretcher.It has been alleged the patient sustained a mild compression fracture.Additional information on the alleged injury and medical intervention has not been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An authorized field technician was dispatched to the complainant's location to evaluate the stretcher.It was observed the load frame was bent in an upward postion and the backrest gas spring was broken.The safety bail was checked and found to be swinging freely as intended.The stretcher was returned to the manufacturer for necessary repairs and then returned to the complainant.The complainant confirmed the release lever was pulled too soon when unloading the patient and triggered the incident.The ifu does contain sufficient instructions on ensuring the engagement of the safety bail with the hook and the needed communication between operators when releasing the stretcher.No additional information regarding the patient's alleged injury has been provided.
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Event Description
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It was reported while unloading a patient from the ambulance, a student rider pulled the second safety release too early and the cot advanced past the safety hook before the legs were lowered and fell to the ground with the patient.The patient was properly restrained to the stretcher.It has been alleged the patient sustained a mild compression fracture.Additional information on the alleged injury and medical intervention has not been provided.
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