inforMED
InjuryBWN

SKYTRON

Received Oct 21, 2014 · Event occurred Oct 1, 2014

Report 1825014-2014-00015 · MDR key 4210250

Device

Generic name

Surgical Table

Manufacturer

Mizuho

Model number

3502

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PT WA REVERSED ON THE TABLE AND THE PT'S WEIGHT WAS NOT EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. THIS LEAD TO THE TABLE TIPPING AND REQUIRED THE HOSPITAL STAFF TO CATCH THE PT TO PREVENT INJURY TO THE PT. HOSPITAL STAFF RECOGNIZED IMPROPER USE WAS THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE INCIDENT.