FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

MEDI-MAN

MDR report key: 270316 · Received March 17, 2000

Report

Report Number
270316
Event Type
Death
Date Received
March 17, 2000
Date of Event
March 7, 2000
Report Date
March 16, 2000
Manufacturer
MEDI-MAN REHAB PRODUCTS
Product Code
FNG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
MN, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR WITH THE MEDI-MAN LIFT. THE SCREW HOLDING THE SPREADER BAR FAILED TO HOLD, RESULTING IN THE RESIDENT BEING DROPPED FROM THE MEDI-MAN LIFT. TWO CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS WERE IN ATTENDANCE. THE FALL RESULTED IN DISPLACED LEFT DISTAL CLAVICLE FRACTURE AND LEFT PALMELAR SCALP LACERATION. DEATH OCCURRED ON 03/10/2000.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 MEDI-MAN ELECTRIC PATIENT LIFT FNG MEDI-MAN REHAB PRODUCTS 622000E NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 72 YR Death