MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RIFTON EQUIPMENT RIFTON ACTIVITY CHAIR

Model Number R870

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/16/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the release head of the gas spring that controls the tilt of the chair broke, allowing the chair seat to tip back.

• Brand Name: RIFTON ACTIVITY CHAIR
• Type of Device: ACTIVITY CHAIR
• Manufacturer (Section D): RIFTON EQUIPMENT; 2255 platte clove rd.; elka park NY 12427
• Manufacturer (Section G): RIFTON EQUIPMENT; 2255 platte clove rd.; elka park NY 12427
• Manufacturer Contact: travis scott ; 103 woodcrest drive; rifton, NY 12471 ; 8456587722
• MDR Report Key: 18913285
• MDR Text Key: 337771663
• Report Number: 1319558-2024-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: INN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: R870
• Device Catalogue Number: R870
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female