LEVANT STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFT
Received Feb 17, 2012 · Event occurred Feb 2, 2012
Report 3006395295-2012-00001 · MDR key 2470923
Device
Generic name
Powered Patient Transport 890.5150
Manufacturer
Thyssenkrupp Accessibility B.v.Model number
LEVANTLot number
NA
Product problems
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
Not reported
- Fall
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ACCORDING TO INFO RECEIVED, THE USER WAS BEING HELPED ONTO A POWERED PT TRANSPORT AT THE TOP OF A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. EITHER THE USER OR THE HELPER FAILED TO INSURE THAT THE SEAT SWIVEL MECHANISM WAS LOCKED INTO PLACE. THE SEAT SWIVELED AS THE USER WAS SITTING DOWN, CAUSING HER TO LOSE HER BALANCE AND FALL DOWN THE STAIRS. THE AIDE TRIED TO PREVENT THE FALL, LOST BALANCE, AND FELL DOWN THE STAIRS.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
USER REPORTEDLY RECEIVED STITCHES AND WAS ALLOWED TO RETURN HOME AFTER MEDICAL EXAMINATION. NO INFO WAS AVAILABLE ON ANY INJURIES TO THE AIDE.