Catalog Number FL19F |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Swelling (2091); Physical Entrapment (2327)
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Event Date 05/27/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was alleged that the right arm of a patient became caught in between the bars of the siderail.It was alleged that the staff could not remove the patients arm as it was swelling.The fire department was called in to remove the arm from the siderail bars by spreading the bars open to remove the patients arm.The customer alleged that there was no issue with the product in terms of functionality, the patient just managed to slide their arm between the siderail bars and became stuck.No serious injury or adverse effects were reported as a result of the event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer alleged that there were no malfunctions with the product and reported that the patient managed to slide their arm between the rails and became stuck.The customer was advised the sideral pads were available for this device.
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Event Description
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It was alleged that the right arm of a patient became caught in between the bars of the siderail.It was alleged that the staff could not remove the patients arm as it was swelling.The fire department was called in to remove the arm from the siderail bars by spreading the bars open to remove the patients arm.The customer alleged that there was no issue with the product in terms of functionality, the patient just managed to slide their arm between the siderail bars and became stuck.No serious injury or adverse effects were reported as a result of the event.
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