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DeathFSA

GULDMANN GH3 CEILING LIFT

Received Apr 28, 2020 · Event occurred Apr 20, 2020

Report MW5094289 · MDR key 10008785

Device

Generic name

Lift, Pateint, Non-ac-powered

Model number

555237

Lot number

BATCH NO. 0000045963

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Device Fell

Patient

101 YR

  • Death
  • Fall
  • Death
  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2020, RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED WITH A CEILING LIFT BY TWO STAFF MEMBERS. WHILE UNDER OPERATION WITH THE RESIDENT IN THE SLING, THE LIFT DETACHED FROM THE CEILING TRACK AND RESIDENT FELL TO THE GROUND. RESIDENT PASSED AWAY A SHORT TIME LATER. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).