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MalfunctionISR

BELT, TRANSFER

Received Feb 9, 2000 · Event occurred Jan 11, 2000

Report MW1018092 · MDR key 261720

Device

Generic name

Transfer Belt

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Replace
  • Structural Problem

Patient

73 YR

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT WAS AMBULATING WITH A "WBQC" UP STAIRS (W/O RAILING) AND MAX ASSIST OF TWO. THE GAIT/TRANSFER BELT DID NOT HOLD AND PT WAS LOWERED SLOWLY TO KNEES ON THE STAIRS WITH MAX ASSIST OF TWO. PT WAS BROUGHT TO STANDING WITH ASSIST AND A NEW GAIT BELT WAS APPLIED AND PT CONTINUED TO AMBULATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.