| Catalog Number |
P8005A000004 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/27/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The baxter technician found the casters needed to be replaced.Per the baxter service manual the bed should be subject to an effective maintenance program.An annual service of the bed is advised in order to maintain its characteristics and performance.Brake casters should be checked for cuts, wear and quality of tread, etc.And replaced when necessary.Apply the brake and make sure the stretcher does not move.If there is movement, look at the brake components for wear.Apply the steer, and make sure the stretcher steers correctly.Look at the steer components for wear.Put the stretcher in neutral.Make sure all four casters rotate and roll freely.Adjust or replace components if necessary.A search of the baxter maintenance records did not show baxter performed any preventative maintenance on this bed.It is unknown if the facility performs preventative maintenance on their beds.The technician replaced the casters to resolve the reported event.Based on this information, no further action is required.
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Event or Problem Description
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Baxter received a report from a baxter technician to report the transtar stretcher brake casters were not holding.The bed was located at the account.The process step during which this occurred was unknown.There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.There were no other devices reported to be involved.The customer did not communicate this event to another baxter department or authority.
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