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Received Oct 23, 2002

Report 1525725-2002-00038 · MDR key 423879

Device

Generic name

Stretcher

Model number

550

Catalog number

550-001

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Material Separation
  • Side rails, failure of

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Fall
  • Head Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS ON STRETCHER LYING ON THEIR SIDE WITH THE SIDE RAILS UP AND LOCKED. THE PATIENT WAS REPOSITIONING THEMSELF AND LEANED AGAINST THE SIDERAIL. THE SIDERAIL DROPPED AND SO DID THE PATIENT LANDING ON THEIR HEAD.

Remedial action

  • Other
  • Inspection