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MalfunctionFNK

VERSACARE FRAME

Received Aug 20, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 29, 2015

Report 1824206-2015-00830 · MDR key 5019244

Device

Generic name

A/c Powered Adjustable Hospital Bed

Model number

3200

Product problems

  • No Audible Alarm

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE HILL-ROM TECHNICIAN FOUND THE EXTERNAL ALARM WAS FAULTY FOR THIS DEVICE. A SEARCH OF THE HILL-ROM MAINTENANCE RECORDS SHOWED HILL-ROM PERFORMED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THIS BED IN 2011-2014. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE FACILITY PERFORMED ANY OTHER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THIS BED. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE EXTERNAL ALARM TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

Description of Event or Problem

HILL-ROM RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE ACCOUNT STATING THE BED ALARM HAD NO SOUND. THE BED WAS LOCATED AT THE ACCOUNT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY REPORTED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS (B)(4).