RITTER BARRIER FREE EXAM CHAIR
Received Sep 16, 2022 · Event occurred Aug 25, 2022
Report 1523530-2022-00001 · MDR key 15438015
Device
Generic name
Exam Chair, Product Code Gbb
Manufacturer
Midmark CorporationModel number
225-002Catalog number
225-002
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
Patient
Unknown
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE SERVICE RECORD OF THIS INCIDENT, THE TABLE DID NOT MALFUNCTION IN THIS INSTANCE. THE INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) HAS A WARNING THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ARE TO BE A MINIMUM OF 6" FROM THE TABLE BEFORE ACTIVATING ANY FUNCTION.
Description of Event or Problem
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES AN EVENT THAT OCCURRED ON OR AROUND (B)(6) 2022, IN WHICH IT WAS STATED THAT A NURSE HAD THE FOOT CONTROL RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CHAIR BASE WHILE LOWERING THE BASE AND DID NOT REMOVE HER FOOT FROM THE CONTROL WHEN LOWERING THE CHAIR. THE SHROUDS LOWERED ONTO HER TOE AND FRACTURED HER TOE.