inforMED
InjuryING

7688 L A

Received Jul 14, 1998 · Event occurred Jun 23, 1998

Report 2183897-1998-00002 · MDR key 177494

Device

Generic name

Automatic Van Lift

Model number

7688

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Premature Activation
  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Head Injury
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

REPORT OF ALLEGED "PT INJURED WHILE USING A CROW RIVER LIFT." USER WAS TRYING TO UNFOLD THE PLATFORM OF THE LIFT, WHEN IT ALLEGEDLY DEPLOYED RAPIDLY & STRUCK HER IN THE HEAD. USER RECEIVED FIVE STITCHES.

Remedial action

  • Modification/Adjustment