MIDMARK
Received Dec 21, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 21, 2022
Report 1523530-2022-00003 · MDR key 16024760
Device
Generic name
Midmark 626 Barrier-free
Manufacturer
Midmark CorporationModel number
626-003Catalog number
626-003
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated
Patient
Unknown
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO MIDMARK THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, AN EMPLOYEE (ALSO REFERRED TO AS NURSE), WAS STANDING AT THE HEAD OF THE EXAM TABLE WHILE USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO LOWER THE TABLE WHEN MOVEMENT BECAME STALLED. THE NURSE PULLED THE EXAM TABLE FREE AND THE TABLE CAME DOWN ONTO THE NURSE'S TOES, FRACTURING ONE TOE AND BRUISING ANOTHER.
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), STATES "ENSURE SURROUNDING AREA IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO EACH USE. OTHERWISE IMPROPER OPERATION AND SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR."
Remedial action
- Repair