| Model Number |
015803 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Tipped Over (2589); Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Abrasion (1689)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The complainant reported while rolling the stretcher with a patient on board, the head end patient right wheel allegedly broke resulting in the stretcher lowering unexpectedly to its side.The patient alleges sustaining an arm abrasion from contacting the ground and was seen in the emergency room for evaluation.No further details were provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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The complainant reported while rolling the stretcher with a patient on board, the headend patient right wheel allegedly broke resulting in the stretcher lowering unexpectedly to its side.The patient alleges sustaining an arm abrasion from contacting the ground and was seen in the emergency room for evaluation.No further details were provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An authorized field technician was dispatched to evaluate the stretcher at the complainant location.A visual evaluation was conducted and the reported issue was confirmed.The contributing factors of the broken wheel could not be determined.The stretcher was repaired and returned to service.No additional information was provided regarding the alleged patient injury.
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