MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO M-1 COT - BASE HIGH LOAD 28; STRETCHER, WHEELED

Model Number 6100

Device Problem Device Tipped Over (2589)

Patient Problem Abrasion (1689)

Event Date 12/31/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during the course of an intensive care transfer with the rescue and intensive care transport helicopter, a critically ill patient with circulatory instability was on the way from the hospital building to the helipad, when the cot tipped over sideways with the patient.The cot was guided at the front by the emergency paramedic and at the back by the emergency physician.Three medical devices (holder with three syringe pumps, patient monitor with defib unit and the mobile oxygen bottle) were attached to the side, on the right in the direction of travel, and the ventilator was attached to the head end of the cot.By driving around obstacles (parked car, overturned construction site element and container in the access area to the landing site) and crossing a water drain, the cot with the patient weighing approx.70kg tipped over to the right (the side with the equipment) in a left turn.The cot fell onto its right side and the fall was intercepted by the equipment mounted there.This destroyed the syringe pump with the catecholamine it contained, as well as the patient monitor.The patient was secured from falling by the straps of the cot.Only their head touched the floor in the area of the forehead, resulting in a pressure mark/scrape.The cot was set up again with the patient still strapped to it and the patient was driven back to the hospital/shock room.In the shock room, with the help of the emergency room team there, the monitoring was reinstalled and showed a treatment pattern requiring resuscitation.Resuscitation measures and the appropriate medication were started immediately.After 30 minutes of unsuccessful resuscitation, the measures were discontinued by consensus of all physicians present, and the patient's death was documented.Further information is being requested to determine if the patients pre-existing condition and/or the device contributed to the patients death.

Event Description

It was reported that during the course of an intensive care transfer with the rescue and intensive care transport helicopter, a critically ill patient with circulatory instability was on the way from the hospital building to the helipad, when the cot tipped over sideways with the patient.The cot was guided at the front by the emergency paramedic and at the back by the emergency physician.Three medical devices (holder with three syringe pumps, patient monitor with defib unit and the mobile oxygen bottle) were attached to the side, on the right in the direction of travel, and the ventilator was attached to the head end of the cot.By driving around obstacles (parked car, overturned construction site element and container in the access area to the landing site) and crossing a water drain, the cot with the patient weighing approx.70kg tipped over to the right (the side with the equipment) in a left turn.The cot fell onto its right side and the fall was intercepted by the equipment mounted there.This destroyed the syringe pump with the catecholamine it contained, as well as the patient monitor.The patient was secured from falling by the straps of the cot.Only their head touched the floor in the area of the forehead, resulting in a pressure mark/scrape.The cot was set up again with the patient still strapped to it and the patient was driven back to the hospital/shock room.In the shock room, with the help of the emergency room team there, the monitoring was reinstalled and showed a treatment pattern requiring resuscitation.Resuscitation measures and the appropriate medication were started immediately.After 30 minutes of unsuccessful resuscitation, the measures were discontinued by consensus of all physicians present, and the patient's death was documented.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that at the time of the event, various environmental and preexisting factors may have caused or contributed to the cot tip including obstacles in the path, strong whether, darkness, and the patient initially being in critical respiratory condition (on a ventilator).An inspection on the device was performed by a third party.It was identified using information provided by the customer that the most likely cause for the cot tip was no component level defect in the device.H3 other text : device evaluated by a third party.

• Brand Name: M-1 COT - BASE HIGH LOAD 28
• Type of Device: STRETCHER, WHEELED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO; 3800 east centre avenue; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO; 3800 east centre avenue; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer Contact: brian thompson ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 16284946
• MDR Text Key: 308653581
• Report Number: 0001831750-2023-00278
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327261530
• UDI-Public: 07613327261530
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Model Number: 6100
• Device Catalogue Number: 6100003000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2020
• 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
• Treatment: 6100031000, M-1 COT KNEE GATCH LITTER
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 70 KG