MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE CONTINUING CARE AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, INCLUDING RAILS; 880.5100

Model Number SOLO

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Customer states that when they were raising the bed, the foot gatch snapped.

• Brand Name: AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, INCLUDING RAILS
• Type of Device: 880.5100
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE CONTINUING CARE; 994 hargrieve road; london N6E 1P5; CA N6E 1P5
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE CONTINUING CARE; 994 hargrieve road; london N6E 1P5; CA N6E 1P5
• Manufacturer Contact: gregory stevens ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4001851
• MDR Text Key: 18292382
• Report Number: 3003433498-2014-00152
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FNJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• 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: 07/09/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/12/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SOLO
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2014
• 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 Outcome(s): Other