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APOLLO BATHING SYSTEM

Received Jul 20, 2011 · Event occurred Jun 21, 2011

Report 2182947-2011-00001 · MDR key 2233023

Device

Generic name

Whirlpool Bath

Manufacturer

Apollo Corp.

Model number

6000

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHIRLPOOL TUBE CHAIR DISENGAGED FROM LOWER CARRIER ASSEMBLY - NO INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

RETURNED SUSPECT DEVICE (CHAIR) TO THE FACTORY. TWO OUT OF FOUR SAFETY LOCK TABS HAD BEEN BENT TO MAKE THEM INOPERABLE.

Remedial action

  • Other