INVAMEX INVACARE RELIANT 600 HEAVY-DUTY POWER LIFT WITH MANUAL LOW BASE; LIFT, PATIENT, AC-POWERED
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Model Number RPL600-1 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Date 01/19/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There was no alleged defect or malfunction with the lift.The device was not being used at the time of the incident; it was left unattended in the facility's hallway.The facility advised that the patient is ambulatory, but they may not have the mental cognitive ability to understand that they should not walk into the lift.The product will not be returned to invacare for an evaluation.The facility maintenance director stated that they are not in possession of the hanger assembly, and they are not aware of its location.He indicated that it may have been disposed of by emergency services or the hospital.Should additional information become available, a supplemental record will be filed.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The maintenance director of a nursing facility reported that one of the facility's patients was walking through the hallway, where they allegedly walked into the rpl600-1 lift, and one of the hooks on the lift's hanger bar went through the patient's mouth area.Emergency services was called, and they transported the patient to the hospital.The patient remained in the hospital for at least 3 days; however, the specific injuries sustained are unknown.
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