The arjo was informed about an event involving a maxi 500 passive floor lift and sling ( model number mlaas2000-m, serial number (b)(6)).Following the information provided during the resident's transfer from a bed to a chair the resident fell backwards out from the device and as a consequence of the event sustained a laceration to the forehead, requiring 10 staples and bruising on the left eye and behind left ear.After the event, the lift and sling were tested by an arjo representative.The lift visual inspection revealed minor scratches to the base of the lift.The functional inspection did not reveal any malfunction.The sling visual inspection revealed missing stiffeners.
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