Catalog Number 6506000000 |
Device Problems
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Component Missing (2306)
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Patient Problems
Head Injury (1879); Hematoma (1884)
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Event Date 12/15/2016 |
Event Type
Death
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Event Description
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It was reported that the cot was involved in an ambulance accident while transporting a patient.It was further reported that the shoulder straps were missing from the cot (inadequate patient restraints).The missing straps allowed the patient to be ejected from the cot, causing him to hit his head, leading to a hematoma above the eye which required a ct scan.No further medical intervention was reported, and the patient was then transported for treatment of his original issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Information has been received reporting that the patient involved in this event has passed away.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the cot was involved in an ambulance accident while transporting a patient.It was further reported that the shoulder straps were missing from the cot (inadequate patient restraints).The missing straps allowed the patient to be ejected from the cot, causing him to hit his head, leading to a hematoma above the eye which required a ct scan.No further medical intervention was reported, and the patient was then transported for treatment of his original issue.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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