MalfunctionJRS
700 SERIES PORTABLE RO SYSTEM
Received Jul 20, 1998 · Event occurred Jun 15, 1998
Report 3019131-1998-00001 · MDR key 178685
Device
Generic name
Reverse Osmosis Water Purification For Hemodialysis
Manufacturer
Zyzatech Water Systems, Inc.Model number
14524Catalog number
14524
Lot number
303606
Product problems
- Collapse
- Material Separation
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHILE MOVING A PORTABLE REVERSE OSMOSIS MACHINE IN A DIALYSIS UNIT, ONE OF THE WHEELS CAME OFF, AND THE MACHINE TIPPED. THE OPERATOR, IN ATTEMPTING TO PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM FALLING OVER, SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. THE OPERATOR MISSED TWO DAYS WORK, AND WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK DUTY.
Remedial action
- Modification/Adjustment
- Notification