It is unknown if the trapeze was installed onto a floor base or onto the headboard of a bed.It is unclear if only part of the trapeze come loose (such as the grab bar) or if the whole thing detached from the attaching brackets.It is also unknown how the trapeze was being used at the time of the incident and how it came loose, if the hardware was not tightened properly or if there were any broken components.It is unknown if the patient received medical treatment or if he was admitted to the hospital following the incident.Multiple attempts were made to follow-up with the facility to obtain these additional details about the alleged event.At this time, a response has not been received.The underlying cause of the alleged issue is undetermined.Based on the medical device problem code that was selected on the report, the facility indicated that an adverse event (e.G.Patient harm) appears to have occurred, but there does not appear to have been a problem with the device or the way it was used.The date code of the trapeze was not provided, so the manufacturer and manufacturing date could not be determined.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental record will be filed.
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A report was received from a facility stating a patient alleged that a 7740a trapeze came loose and fell on him, fracturing his clavicle in two places.The report indicates that the patient experienced pain, and they spent an unknown amount of time at a hospital; no medical treatment was reported.
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