BRUNO ELECTRA-RIDE II
Received Oct 19, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 22, 2006
Report 2131358-2006-00010 · MDR key 2783778
Device
Generic name
Inclined Stairway Elevator
Manufacturer
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.Model number
SRE-1540Product problems
- Component Falling
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
UNK
- Fall
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER WAS RIDING THE STAIRLIFT AND WAS AT THE TIP OF THE STAIRS; WHEN THE SEAT STARTED TO FALL BACKWARDS. THE CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE STAIRWAY RAILING AND PULL HIMSELF ONTO THE TOP LANDING. DID NOT SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SUBMISSION, REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO A BRUNO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION. HOWEVER THERE HAS BEEN SOME DELAY. THE DEALER THAT IS MAKING THE CHANGEOUT IS NOT THE DEALER THAT DID THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION. ONCE THE UNIT IS CHANGED OUT, IT WILL BE SENT TO BRUNO FOR EVAL.
Remedial action
- Replace