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It was reported a golvo mobile lift failed wherein the patient¿s caregiver sustained an injury.During a patient transfer from a chair to the bed the golvo lift¿s (base) fork drive system (which increases the device's wheelbase width) failed, resulting in the lift¿s left fork coming off the base.While attempting to ¿restrain the patient,¿ (who eventually fell to the floor), the caregiver allegedly sustained a back injury presented as back pain.No medical intervention was reported; however, it was reported the caregiver took a ¿temporary six-day leave¿ from work.While the caregiver was provided extended time away from work, a serious temporary deterioration in the state of health cannot be ruled out at this time.No further information was provided.
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The customer reported that the product is not available for service/inspection by baxter.Pictures provided in the complaint record showed that the gear rack was broken.It has been identified that the gear rack assembly was defective from wear and broke.When the caregiver continued to operate the lift, it resulted in the leg extending beyond its end stop.This led to the lift becoming unstable and tilting.No medical intervention was reported, including any prescribed rehabilitation treatment, and no further information has been provided.A replacement gear rack set was sent to the customer.Based on this information, no further actions are required at this time.The golvo mobile lift in intended to be used for transferring patients (adult or children) between devices (e.G., within the room), floor lifting, horizontal lifting, supporting patient limbs, ambulating patient, bathing patient, toileting patient, weighing patient and transferring patients from car.Intended for use in following environments: health care, intensive care, emergency ward, rehabilitation, habilitation.A search of the baxter maintenance records showed baxter performed preventative maintenance on this device in jun 14, 2023.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this device.
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