MalfunctionFRI
SCALE, STAND-ON, PATIENT
Received Aug 20, 2015 · Event occurred Feb 20, 2015
Report 5018057 · MDR key 5018057
Device
Product problems
- Loss of Power
- Smoking
- Device Displays Incorrect Message
- Sparking
Patient
44 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT WEIGHED BEFORE SURGERY. PATIENT'S WOOL SWEATER TOUCHED THE METAL HEIGHT BAR. THE RICE LAKE STANDING SCALE MADE A LOUD SPARK AND HAD SOME WHITE SMOKE. THEN THE RICE LAKE STANDING SCALE TURNED OFF. WHEN THE NURSE TURNED IT BACK ON IT HAD LINES "SLOP". THE PATIENT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURY.