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
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