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InjuryIKW

RAISED TOILET SEAT

Received Jun 11, 1999 · Event occurred Nov 1, 1997

Report 1525712-1999-00052 · MDR key 227185

Device

Generic name

Daily Activity Assist Device

Manufacturer

Invacare Corp

Model number

RAISED TOILET SEAT

Catalog number

1391 RAISED TOILET SEAT

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Device Slipped

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MFR RECEIVED A REPORT FROM AN ATTORNEY ALLEGING THAT A RAISED TOILET SEAT SLID OFF A COMMODE, CAUSING A PT TO SLIP AND FALL. THE INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SHIPPED WITH THIS DEVICE WARN THAT THE SEAT MAY NOT WORK ON DESIGNER TOILET BOWLS AND MUST BE CHECKED FOR PROPER FIT AND ASSEMBLY.