inforMED
InjuryINE

FULL BODY SLING SOLID MEDIUM 9153632095

Received Jan 26, 2016

Report 1531186-2016-00003 · MDR key 5390159

Device

Generic name

Sling, Overhead Suspension, Wheelchair

Manufacturer

New Prokin

Model number

R112

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Fracture

Patient

Not reported

  • Contusion
  • Contusion

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER STATES THE STRAP ON ITEM R112 DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PATIENTS HEAD, RIPPED, THE PATIENT FELL OUT OF THE SLING, HIT THEIR HEAD CAUSING A HEAD CONTUSION. CT SCAN WAS NEGATIVE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.