Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
Skin Infection (4544)
Date of Event
03/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Drive devilbiss healthcare was notified of an incident involving a transport chair by an end user, who reported that her son "turned over" in the chair, causing him to "prick elbow," which became infected and required surgery.The end user did not identify what caused the end user to "turn over" in the chair, or specifically whether any defect in the chair caused or contributed to the injury.An update will be filed if additional information becomes available.