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InjuryIKW

RAISED TOILET SEAT

Received Jan 19, 2001 · Event occurred Sep 8, 2000

Report 1525712-2000-00107 · MDR key 313609

Device

Generic name

Daily Activity Assist Device

Manufacturer

Invacare Corp.

Model number

RAISED TOILET SEAT

Catalog number

1391AP RAISED TOILET SE

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Loose

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Fall
  • Head Injury
  • Surgical procedure, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MFR RECEIVED A REPORT FROM A CONSUMER ALLEGING THAT THE RAISED TOILET SEAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE COMMODE, CAUSING THE USER TO FALL TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD REQUIRING STITCHES AND ABRASION TO THE FOREARM.