InjuryING

THYSSENKRUPP ACCESS (WHEEL-O-VATOR)

Received Sep 14, 2012 · Event occurred Jul 1, 2012

Report 1422384-2012-00001 · MDR key 2781974

Device

Generic name

Wheelchair Elevator 890.3930

Manufacturer

Thyssenkrupp Access

Model number

BC-72

Product problems

Component Falling

Patient

Not reported

Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BASED ON INFO PROVIDED, TWO INDIVIDUALS ENTERED THE VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT. THE LIFT FELL INJURING BOTH INDIVIDUALS IN THE LIFT, REQUIRING MEDICAL TREATMENT. INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.