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LEVANT BASIC
Received Aug 8, 2012 · Event occurred Sep 1, 2011
Report 3006395295-2012-00005 · MDR key 2729299
Device
Generic name
Powered Patient Transport 890.5150
Manufacturer
Thyssenkrupp Accessibility B.v.Model number
LEVANTLot number
NA
Product problems
- Component Falling
Patient
Not reported
- Fall
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SEAT ON A POWERED PT TRANSPORT CAME OFF, CAUSING THE USER TO FALL. THE EVENT OCCURRED WHILE THE USER WAS GETTING ONTO THE LIFT AND BEFORE THE USER WAS ABLE TO SECURE THE SEATBELT. THE FALL CAUSED A SHOULDER INJURY FOR WHICH THE USER LATER WAS TREATED IN THE HOSPITAL. THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6). THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT INITIALLY DISCOVERED. AFTER RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFO AND DOING AN INVESTIGATION, THE MANUFACTURER HAD DECIDED TO INITIATE A PRODUCT FIELD UPDATE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Remedial action
- Repair