MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS SEMI ELECTRIC FOOT SPRING 9153638202; BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL

Model Number 5310IVC

Device Problems Break (1069); Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The dealer states the consumer sustained a 4 inch gash on their upper arm.The consumer's son is saying the rails are defective and the dealer found a broken bracket, but he is not sure how it happened.He questioned the family to see if the consumer was using the rail to transfer or as a walking aid.The family denies that.The dealer has replaced the rails and has quarantined the defective ones.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) - should additional information become available, a supplemental record will be filed.

• Brand Name: SEMI ELECTRIC FOOT SPRING 9153638202
• Type of Device: BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS; 2101 east lake mary blvd; sanford FL 32773
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE FLORIDA OPERATIONS; 2101 east lake mary blvd; sanford FL 32773
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4973292
• MDR Text Key: 21463492
• Report Number: 1031452-2015-15261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 07/14/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 5310IVC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/05/2015
• 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): Required Intervention