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MalfunctionILM

CENTURY

Received Feb 26, 2014 · Event occurred Jan 30, 2014

Report 1419652-2014-00052 · MDR key 3723529

Device

Product problems

  • Component Falling
  • Shelf Life Exceeded
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

84 YR

  • Pain
  • Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

INITIALLY, IT WAS REPORTED BY ARJHUNTLEIGH REPRESENTATIVE THAT DURING BATHING PROCEDURE CAREGIVERS SAT RESIDENT ON THE TUB CHARI FOR A BATH, WHEN THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT CHAIR IT COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THEY WERE ABLE TO HOLD THE CHAIR AND SLOWLY SLIDE IT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. RESIDENT WAS REMOVED FROM CHAIR SAFETY. FROM THE INFORMATION RECEIVED SORE BACK OCCURRED TO THE CAREGIVER AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT. REFERENCE MFR REPORT #9611530-2014-00015.