inforMED
InjuryLBE

LITTLE WAVE FLIP

Received May 15, 2024 · Event occurred Apr 29, 2024

Report 3005905321-2024-00006 · MDR key 19319667

Device

Generic name

Little Wave Flip Xp

Manufacturer

Ki Mobility

Model number

LITTLE WAVE FLIP

Catalog number

LITTLE WAVE FLIP XP

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

NA · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE DEALER WHO REPORTED THE COMPLAINT; "THE INCIDENT WAS DUE TO CAREGIVER CARELESSNESS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING FULL ASSIST TRANSFER, PELVIC BELT WAS DOFF, AND CAREGIVER THOUGHT THE RELEASE CABLES ENGAGED THE WHEEL LOCK SYSTEM. THE CAREGIVER HAS TAKEN FULL RESPONSIBILITY."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE DEALER WHO REPORTED THE COMPLAINT; "THE INCIDENT WAS DUE TO CAREGIVER CARELESSNESS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING FULL ASSIST TRANSFER, PELVIC BELT WAS DOFF, AND CAREGIVER THOUGHT THE RELEASE CABLES ENGAGED THE WHEEL LOCK SYSTEM. THE CAREGIVER HAS TAKEN FULL RESPONSIBILITY." WE ARE REPORTING OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AS WE WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INJURY REQUIRED HOSPITAL ADMISSION AND THEREFORE MET THE REQUIREMENT FOR SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedial action

  • Other