InjuryILZ
GRAB BARS
Received Mar 16, 1999 · Event occurred Jul 1, 1995
Report 1525712-1999-00016 · MDR key 214581
Device
Generic name
Daily Activity Assist Device
Manufacturer
Invacare Corp.Model number
GRAB BARSCatalog number
F.S. GRAB BAR
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Nerve Damage
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MFR REC'D A REPORT FROM AN ATTORNEY ALLEGING THAT HIS CLIENT WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE SHOWER GRAB BAR. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT, THE USER SUSTAINED TRACTION INJURY TO THE LEFT RADIAL AND MEDIAL NERVES. HOW THE DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS INCIDENT IS UNCLEAR, AS THE GRAB BAR REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE WALL THAT IT HAD BEEN MOUNTED TO.