inforMED
MalfunctionINT

RASCAL

Received May 7, 1999 · Event occurred Apr 1, 1999

Report 2244608-1999-00007 · MDR key 222850

Device

Generic name

Vehilce, Motorized 3-wheeler

Model number

230

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

89 YR

  • Bruise/Contusion
  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER STATED HE WAS RIDING HIS UNIT IN THE HOSP. THE SPEED OF THE UNIT WAS SET BETWEEN 3 & 4. AS HE TURNED A CORNER, THE UNIT REARED UP AND HE FELL OUT OF THE UNIT. A HOSP EMPLOYEE TRIED THE UNIT AND THE SAME CONDITION OCCURRED. THE CUSTOMER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.

Remedial action

  • Other