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MalfunctionISR

SKIL-CARE

Received Dec 21, 2005 · Event occurred Dec 12, 2005

Report 2366551 · MDR key 2366551

Device

Generic name

Transfer Belt

Manufacturer

Skil-care

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

87 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED WITH ASSIST OF TWO FROM WHEELCHAIR TO SCALE. RESIDENTS LEGS STARTED TO BUCKLE. STAFF ATTEMPTED TO PUT RESIDENT BACK INTO WHEELCHAIR, WHEN TRANSFER BELT BROKE IN HALF. RESIDENT WAS LOWERED TO THE FLOOR.