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Received Oct 23, 2002
Report 1525725-2002-00038 · MDR key 423879
Device
Generic name
Stretcher
Manufacturer
Ohio Medical Instrument Co.Model number
550Catalog 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