InjuryIKW
RAISED TOILET SEAT
Received Mar 29, 2001 · Event occurred Dec 23, 2000
Report 1525712-2001-00061 · MDR key 325483
Device
Generic name
Daily Activity Assist Device
Manufacturer
Invacare CorporationModel number
RAISED TOILET SEATCatalog number
1391 AP RAISED TOILET SE
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Disconnection
Patient
79 YR
- Death
- Fall
- Pneumonia
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MANUFACTURER RECEIVED A REPORT FROM A FACILITY THAT THE SPOUSE OF THE CONSUMER ALLEGES PATIENT WAS INJURED IN A FALL WHEN THEIR RAISED TOILET SEAT DISCONNECTED FROM THE TOILET. WHAT ROLE, IF ANY DID INVACARE DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT, IS UNCLEAR. THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY DIED OF PNEUMONIA.