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3333000000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Cardiac Arrest (1762)
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| Date of Event |
11/26/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Death
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a trauma patient was sitting in one of the electric recliners after working with staff to walk in the room.A few hours later the patient had experienced a cardiac arrest while in the chair.It was reported that they had to hold the recline button to get the patient supine.It was alleged that the bounce in the chair back made compressions less effective.It was reported that the patient passed away.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No hazard or defect were alleged with the product.It is stated in the operations manual that trurize should not be used for cpr.Therefore, the death is not attributed to the trurize unit.The issue was resolved by the sales representative conducting additional training with the staff that the trurize cannot be used for cpr.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a trauma patient was sitting in one of the electric recliners after working with staff to walk in the room.A few hours later the patient had experienced a cardiac arrest while in the chair.It was reported that they had to hold the recline button to get the patient supine.It was alleged that the bounce in the chair back made compressions less effective.It was reported that the patient passed away.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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