InjuryHBK
HAUSTED APC
Received Jan 7, 1997 · Event occurred Oct 11, 1996
Report 67904 · MDR key 67904
Device
Product problems
- Collapse
Patient
15 YR
- Fall
- Pain
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A YOUTH IN A REHAB HOSP BECAUSE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, HAD A FRACTURED CERVICAL SPINE. HE WAS BROUGHT TO MED CTR FOR THORACENTESIS FOR A LEFT PLUERAL EFFUSION. AS A STRETCHER WAS POSITIONED NEXT TO THE IMAGING CHAIR FOR TRANSFER, THE HEAD PORTION COLLAPSED DROPPING THE PT'S UPPER BODY. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER WHERE HE HAD X-RAYS AND WSA ADMITTED FOR FOLLOW-UP AND CARE.