| Model Number |
CX811A3F3AMAB0 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Run on Battery (1466)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Convulsion/Seizure (4406); Respiratory Arrest (4461)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient experienced a seizure, followed by respiratory arrest and the citadel bed did not perform as intended for a code blue.It was stated the battery died and the patient had an emergency intubation and was transferred to icu.According to the arjo clinical specilist the patient's intubation and transfer to icu does meet the definition of a serious injury.Additionally, as a result of this event, the caregiver had to support the patient's position to maintain the patient's airway, which caused the caregiver to injure their back.However, there was no indication that the caregiver's back injury was serious.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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In relation to battery, the product instruction for use (ifu 830.213 rev.15) states:
"battery indicator- indicates status of the battery system."
"caution- to make sure the battery is kept fully charged and prevent damage to the battery, the bed should be connected to the electricity supply at all times during normal use."
"caution- the battery is intended for emergency short-term use only.Its life will be reduced if it is used to power the bed for long periods."
"the backup battery allows operation of the bed for short periods when it is unplugged or in emergency situations when the electricity supply is not available."
"if the acp battery indicator led lights red, the battery is less than 10% charged.In this condition, all functions are locked.Plug bed in."
the process of analysisng data is ongoing to establish the root cause of the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing.Results will be provided in the final report.
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