inforMED
MalfunctionINF

VARIOUS SR SCALES

Received Mar 9, 2018 · Event occurred Dec 8, 2016

Report 7327173 · MDR key 7327173

Device

Generic name

Scale, Platform, Wheelchair

Model number

SR725L

Catalog number

SR725I-L

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
  • Mechanical Jam

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PATIENT WAS ADVANCING HIS ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR ONTO THE CHAIR SCALE ON THE FLOOR & ACCIDENTLY PUSHED THE JOYSTICK ON WHEELCHAIR, FORWARD. HIS WHEELCHAIR ROLLED OVER BACK EDGE OF SCALE & BECAME JAMMED ON EDGE OF SCALE. THE WHEELCHAIR DID NOT TIP OVER OR NOR WAS THERE ANY PATIENT HARM. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR CHAIR SCALE, SR725L (PER SITE REPORTER).