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InjuryPCD

ACORN STAIRLIFT

Received Apr 12, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 16, 2023

Report 3003124453-2024-00006 · MDR key 19100006

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Product code (PCD)
Manufacturer (Acorn Stairlifts, Inc)
Model (180 T565 LH USA)

Device

Generic name

Power Chairlift

Model number

180 T565 LH USA

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

74 YR · Male

  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Hyperextension
  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Hyperextension

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2024, AN AFTERCARE AGENT FROM ACORN STAIRLIFTS, INC CONTACT CUSTOMER. DURING THEIR CONVERSATION, CUSTOMER MADE AWARE OF THE AGENT THAT HE HAD AN INCIDENT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBE THE STAIRLIFT STOPPING INTERMITTENLY. PER THE CUSTOMER, THE STAIRLIFT STOPPED FIVE STEPS FROM THE BOTTOM. THE CUSTOMER EXITED THE STAIRLIFT AND FELL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM. HE SUFFER 2 BROKEN FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND, STRETCHED THE TENDON ON HIS LEFT ARM. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED AS THE RESULT OF HIS INJURY. CUSTOMER ALSO SUFFER MEMORY LOSS AND EQUILIBRIUM DUE TO THE INJURY.

Remedial action

  • Inspection
  • Other