inforMED
InjuryKMI

SENSATEC

Received Dec 29, 2004 · Event occurred Nov 24, 2004

Report 2134311-2004-00001 · MDR key 562632

Device

Generic name

Bed-chair Monitor

Model number

ST-260

Catalog number

1000-0875

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Alarm, failure of warning
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

*

  • Fall
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS USING CONTROLLER WITH A BED PAD. WHEN PT TRIED TO GET UP, PT FELL. THE REPORT ALLEGED THAT THE ALARM DID NOT SOUND. REPORT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PT BROKE THEIR HIP. COMPLAINANT BELIEVED THAT THE PAD WAS IN USE BEYOND THE LABELED 30-DAY USE PERIOD.

Remedial action

  • Replace