InjuryILZ
TRAPEZE
Received May 14, 1999 · Event occurred Apr 1, 1999
Report 1525712-1999-00036 · MDR key 223237
Device
Generic name
Non-powered Traction Acc.
Manufacturer
Invacare Corp.Model number
TRAPEZE/ACCESSORIESCatalog number
7740 TRAPEZE
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Collapse
- Component Missing
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Dural Tear
- Head Injury
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT OF A TRAPEZE ASSEMBLY COLLAPSING AND HITTING A CAREGIVER IN THE HEAD. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT, THE CAREGIVER REQUIRED SIX STITCHES IN HER HEAD. THE CAREGIVER STATED THAT THE BOOM DID NOT HAVE THE RUBBER BOOT ON THE END AND THE DEALER WHO RENTED THE EQUIPMENT WILL NOT ALLOW EVALUATION BY THE MANUFACTURER.