MalfunctionING

7688 LA MINI-VANGATER LIFT

Received Feb 21, 1997 · Event occurred Jan 22, 1997

Report 2183897-1997-00002 · MDR key 71452

Device

Generic name

Automatic Van Lift

Manufacturer

Aequitron Medical, Inc.

Model number

7688 LA

Catalog number

Lot number

Patient

UNKNOWN

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

REPORT OF ALLEGED "WHILE OPERATING THE REMOTE FOLD AND UNFOLD BUTTONS BACK AND FORTH, TO DEPLOY LIFT WITH NO EFFECT, USER GRABBED RIGHT SIDE OF PLATFORM AND PULLED. PLATFORM FELL OUT OF LIFT INJURING USER ON HER LEFT SIDE. USER DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION AFTER INCIDENT.

Remedial action

Other