InjuryILJ
SYSTEM 2000
Received May 25, 2023 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2023
Report 1419652-2023-00034 · MDR key 17001538
Device
Product problems
- Sharp Edges
- Sharp Edges
Patient
Unknown
- Laceration(s)
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ARJO WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A SYSTEM 2000 BATHTUB. ACCORDING TO INFORMATION PROVIDED WHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AT THE CUSTOMER'S SITE, AN ARJO SERVICE TECHNICIAN INJURED HIS FOREARM. HE TRIED TO REMOVE THE CARTRIDGE. THE TOP OF THE CARTRIDGE POPPED OUT AND, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE IT, THE TECHNICIAN INJURED HIS FOREARM ON THE INNER METAL PLATE THAT GOES ALONG THE BATHTUB. THE INJURY REQUIRED A SUTURE ON THE FOREARM.