OCEAN VIP ERGO
Received Oct 4, 2022 · Event occurred Aug 21, 2022
Report 3007231105-2022-00001 · MDR key 15536955
Device
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
Unknown
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Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IT IS BEING REPORTED DUE TO THE AQUATEC OCEAN VIP ERGO SHOWER COMMODE IS ALSO SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. INVACARE HAS BEEN INFORMED ABOUT AN INCIDENT WITH AN AQUATEC OCEAN VIP ERGO SHOWER COMMODE. THE PATIENT WAS SITTING IN THE SHOWER-CHAIR WAITING TO BE HOISTED, THE INDIVIDUAL BENT FORWARD WHEN THE SHOWER-CHAIR TIPPED FORWARDS. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS RESTRAINED BY THE CHEST BELT AND IT IS POSSIBLE THE FOOTRESTS PREVENTED THE CHAIR FROM TOPPLING FULLY OVER. WE HAVE BEEN ALSO INFORMED THAT HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR THE PATIENT WAS REQUIRED BUT THE TYPE OF INJURY AND THE TYPE OF TREATMENT WAS NOT DISCLOSED. FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED REGARDING THE INJURY AND WHAT, IF ANY MALFUNCTION OCCURRED. IF ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A FOLLOW-UP WILL BE FILED.
Description of Event or Problem
THE PATIENT WAS SITTING IN THE AQUATEC OCEAN ERGO VIP SHOWER CHAIR. THE INDIVIDUAL BENT FORWARD WHEN THE SHOWER-CHAIR TIPPED FORWARD. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS RESTRAINED BY THE CHEST BELT AND IT IS POSSIBLE THE FOOTRESTS PREVENTED THE CHAIR FROM TOPPLING FULLY OVER. HOSPITAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED. TYPE OF INJURY: NOT DISCLOSED.