inforMED
InjuryKMN

SHOWERCHAIR

Received Nov 6, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 22, 2025

Report 23489442 · MDR key 23489442

Device

Generic name

Chair And Table, Medical

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

UNK

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

83 YR · Female

  • Fall
  • Hip Fracture
  • Fall
  • Hip Fracture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT FELL OUT OF SHOWER CHAIR WHILE HOSPICE AIDE HAD HER BACK TURNED. PATIENT SUSTAINED A LEFT HIP FRACTURE THAT REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR. PRIVATELY OWNED SHOWER CHAIR THAT ONCE BELONGED TO PATIENT'S HUSBAND AND WAS REUSED BY THE WIFE/PATIENT. WE DO NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT. WE DO NOT KNOW THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT. WE DO NOT KNOW THE MODEL. NO SERIAL NUMBER ON THESE ITEMS.