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MalfunctionBYN

LUMEX RECLINER X WIDE FR587W

Received Sep 22, 2015 · Event occurred Sep 1, 2015

Report 5093880 · MDR key 5093880

Device

Generic name

Chair, Surgical, Ac-powered

Model number

2867FR587W

Catalog number

FR587W

Product problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RECLINER CHAIRS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR HOSPITAL USE FOR PROPER PATIENT POSITIONING CONTINUE TO TEAR ON THE FOOT REST DUE TO DESIGN AND CATCHING ON THE WHEEL BASE. THIS TEAR BECOMES AN INFECTION RISK AND REQUIRES CONSTANT REPLACEMENT OF FABRIC TO ASSURE PATIENT SAFETY.