MalfunctionBZN
MGC CART
Received May 30, 2000 · Event occurred May 17, 2000
Report 2183022-2000-00001 · MDR key 280733
Device
Product problems
- Crack
- Source, detachment from
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MEDICAL GRAPHICS TECHNICAL SERVICE WAS CONTACTED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT BASE WHERE THE CASTER IS INSERTED WAS CRACKED AND CAUSED THE CASTER TO DETACH. OPERATOR HAD CART FALL ON THEM AS OPERATOR TRIED TO STOP IT FROM HITTING THE GROUND. OPERATOR REPORTED SORE SHOULDER AND WRIST.
Remedial action
- Recall