inforMED
InjuryPCD

ACORN STAIRLIFTS

Received Nov 19, 2025 · Event occurred Jan 14, 2025

Report 3003124453-2025-00009 · MDR key 23597753

Device

Generic name

Powered Stairway Chairlift

Model number

180 T565-T716 RH

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

69 YR · Female

  • Multiple Fractures
  • Multiple Fractures

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2025, THE CUSTOMER'S AIDE CONTACTED ACORN REQUESTING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FOOTREST, AS THE CUSTOMER'S FEET WERE NOT SITTING FLAT. DURING THE CALL, THE AIDE ALSO MENTIONED THAT APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO, THE CUSTOMER FELL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE STAIRLIFT. THE AIDE WAS UNABLE TO CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT, AND THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT AVAILABLE DURING THE CALL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE CUSTOMER REPORTEDLY SUSTAINED 7 BROKEN RIBS FROM THE FALL.

Remedial action

  • Inspection