inforMED
InjuryFRW

PATIENT SCALE

Received Aug 15, 1994 · Event occurred Jun 14, 1994

Report 1219590-1994-09001 · MDR key 24895

Device

Generic name

Patient Scale

Model number

9833

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

*

  • Fall
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SCREW THAT PREVENTS THE SCALE FROM COMING OFF MOUNTING ATTACHMENT BROKE WHILE USER WAS BEING WEIGHTED. USER ALLEGEDLY FELL SUSTAINING LACERATION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT.