InjuryLBE
SUSPENDED SEAT STROLLER
Received Jan 23, 1997 · Event occurred Dec 28, 1996
Report 1417592-1997-00004 · MDR key 64925
Device
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
83 YR
- Fall
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Neck Pain
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT FELL FORWARD IN STROLLER HITTING FACE FIRST ONTO CARPETED FLOOR. X-RAYS TAKEN. PT DIAGNOSED WITH FRACTURED ODONTOID. PT HAD SURGERY ON 12/29/96 TO PUT SCREW ON BONE. PT WAS UNABLE TO EAT, THEREFORE, NG TUBE WAS USED. DUE TO PT PULLING AND IRRITATING THE SITE OF THE SURGERY, PT HAD A GASTROSTOMY.