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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO STAIR PRO - MODEL 6252; STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED
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STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO STAIR PRO - MODEL 6252; STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 6252000000
Device Problem Device Tipped Over (2589)
Patient Problems Bruise/Contusion (1754); Pain (1994); Vomiting (2144); Insufficient Information (4580)
Event Date 09/11/2020
Event Type  Injury  
Event Description
It was reported that while transporting a patient down a flight of stairs two paramedics (a & b) lost their grip, which caused the stair chair to tip backwards onto another paramedic (c).Paramedic c was dragged down the flight of stairs with the patient and the stair chair.As a result, paramedic a was bruised and paramedic c experienced abdominal pain and vomiting.Neither paramedic a nor c required medical treatment.Paramedic b received medical treatment and is on medical leave for three months due to an injury sustained during the incident.No further information has been provided regarding the severity or treatment of the injury.The patient was not injured as a result of this event.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
The device was evaluated by a third party, and no defects were found that could have caused or contributed to the event.Upon follow up with the user facility it was stated that this was likely due to use error.Section h codes have been updated to reflect this.
 
Event Description
It was reported that while transporting a patient down a flight of stairs two paramedics (a & b) lost their grip, which caused the stair chair to tip backwards onto another paramedic (c).Paramedic c was dragged down the flight of stairs with the patient and the stair chair.As a result, paramedic a was bruised and paramedic c experienced abdominal pain and vomiting.Neither paramedic a nor c required medical treatment.Paramedic b received medical treatment and is on medical leave for three months due to an injury sustained during the incident.No further information has been provided regarding the severity or treatment of the injury.The patient was not injured as a result of this event.
 
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Brand Name
STAIR PRO - MODEL 6252
Type of Device
STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED
Manufacturer (Section D)
STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO
3800 east centre avenue
portage MI 49002
MDR Report Key10594931
MDR Text Key208930658
Report Number0001831750-2020-00911
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code FPP
Combination Product (y/n)N
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type user facility
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 12/02/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received09/28/2020
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator No Information
Device Catalogue Number6252000000
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Date Manufacturer Received09/11/2020
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Other;
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