VERSA CARE P3200
Received Jan 22, 2008 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2008
Report 999512 · MDR key 999512
Device
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
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- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE PATIENT FOUND THE TRACTION SUPPORT BARS LOCATED WITHIN THE FRAME ADAPTER ON THE VERSA CARE BED. THESE TWO TRACTION SUPPORT BARS (RIGHT AND LEFT) ARE REMOVABLE. THE INPATIENT WAS COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED AND ADMITTED TO THE PSYCH UNIT. THE PATIENT CAME OUT HIS ROOM HOLDING THE TRACTION SUPPORT BAR IN HIS HAND. THE BAR COULD BE USED AS A WEAPON.====================== MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR BED, VERSA CARE P3200======================UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.