inforMED
InjuryING

SCALACOMBI S36

Received May 17, 2017 · Event occurred Apr 13, 2017

Report 3004730072-2017-00001 · MDR key 6572329

Device

Generic name

Elevator

Manufacturer

Alber Gmbh

Model number

S36

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

57 YR

  • Head Injury
  • Head Injury

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER, NO MALFUNCTION FOUND.

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE THE WIFE WAS USING THE SCALACOMBI S36 TO TRANSPORT HER HUSBAND DOWN THE STAIRS, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY TILTED SIDEWAYS TO THE WALL CAUSING HER HUSBAND TO HIT HIS HEAD. THE HUSBAND WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR HEAD INJURY AND LACERATIONS. THE EVENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6).