inforMED
InjuryING

7684 LA VANGATOR LIFT

Received Mar 20, 1997 · Event occurred Feb 17, 1997

Report 2183897-1997-00004 · MDR key 78188

Device

Generic name

Automatic Van Lift

Model number

7684LA

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Patient

*

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

USER RECLINED HIS WHEELCHAIR TO ENTER VAN FROM PLATFORM THEN IN ADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE WHEELCHAIR FORWARD, AT FULL POWER, CLIMBING OVER END BARRIER, FALLING TO GROUND AND BREAKING HIS FOOT.

Remedial action

  • Other