Catalog Number 5700000000 |
Device Problems
False Reading From Device Non-Compliance (1228); Device Tipped Over (2589)
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Patient Problems
Abrasion (1689); Fall (1848)
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Event Date 04/06/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was alleged that the bed tipped over with a patient and that the patient received minor scratches and abrasions which did not require medical intervention.Upon evaluation no defects were found that would have caused or contributed to the alleged tip.Further, upon evaluation it was found that the scale was inaccurate, however, no defects were found that would have caused or contributed to the inaccurate scale.It was reported that the inaccurate scale may have been caused by a use of device issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medwatch 3500a # (b)(4).It was additionally reported that the reported abrasion to the arm was treated with a dressing and that the patient complained of pain to the left arm.An x-ray was performed on the left arm with negative results, and the patient later stated that he was no longer in pain.
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Event Description
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It was alleged that the bed tipped over with a patient and that the patient received minor scratches and abrasions which did not require medical intervention.Upon evaluation no defects were found that would have caused or contributed to the alleged tip.Further, upon evaluation it was found that the scale was inaccurate, however, no defects were found that would have caused or contributed to the inaccurate scale.It was reported that the inaccurate scale may have been caused by a use of device issue.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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