FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

HILL-ROM

MDR report key: 1881885 · Received October 20, 2010

Report

Report Number
MW5017847
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 20, 2010
Date of Event
October 4, 2010
Report Date
October 13, 2010
Manufacturer
HILL-ROM
Product Code
HDD
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
MO, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

POST DELIVERY, PT TRYING TO REPOSITION SELF IN BED (MOVE TOWARDS HEAD). THE LIFT-OFF FOOT SECTION DROPPED STRAIGHT DOWN ALLOWING PT'S LEGS AND HIPS TO DESCEND TOWARDS FLOOR. THE PT'S TRUNK AREA REMAINED INTACT ON BED AND NO FALL/INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE LIFT-OFF FOOT SECTION WAS RE-ATTACHED AND SECURED IN BRACKETS AND AUDIBLE CLICK NOTED. SECOND CONCERN: PT(S) ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH SECURING/MAINTAINING LEGS IN STIR-UP(S) DURING BIRTHING PROCEDURE. RECOMMENDATION: HAVE REQUESTED THE HILL-ROM REP TO RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL IN-SERVICES ON THE BIRTHING BEDS (TO INCLUDE ALL STAFF USING BEDS).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 HILL-ROM AFFINITY 4 BIRTHING BEDS HDD HILL-ROM BIRTHING BED

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 33 YR Other