Model Number 0054240 |
Device Problems
Device Tipped Over (2589); Device Fell (4014)
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Patient Problem
Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)
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Event Date 12/10/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported while rolling a patient on the cot into the hospital the front wheels hit a low threshold and the front legs allegedly collapsed to the ground.It was further alleged the patient's head made contact with the ground and medical attention was provided; however, no details on the nature of the alleged injury or medical attention was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was provided by the complainant advising the incorrect serial number of the stretcher was provided.The correct serail number (12s007326 - dom 2/02/12) has been updated on this report.The complainant conducted a visual and functional evaluation of the stretcher and advised the contributing factor of the incident was a lack of proper service/maintenance of the loading wheel system.The stretcher was repaired and returned to service.It was also later reported the patients injury was minor and non-life threatening.This adverse event report was submitted in error as this product is designed for international use and is not distributed in the us.
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Event Description
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It was reported while rolling a patient on the cot into the hospital the front wheels hit a low threshold and the front legs allegedly collapsed to the ground.It was further alleged the patient's head made contact with the ground and medical attention was provided; however, no details on the nature of the alleged injury or medical attention was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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