FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PRIME BIG WHEEL STRETCHER30IN

MDR report key: 6499697 · Received April 18, 2017

Report

Report Number
0001831750-2017-00124
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 18, 2017
Date of Event
March 13, 2017
Report Date
March 23, 2018
Manufacturer
STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO
Product Code
FPO
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
SC, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTED TO INCLUDE UDI.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE BRAKE/STEER WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE WHICH LEAD TO A NURSE STRAINING HER ANKLE AND BACK. HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE STRETCHER AND APPLIED OIL TO THE PEDAL. IT WAS ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE NURSE'S SHOES WERE CAUSING STRAIN AND SHE WAS ALSO PUSHING THE STRETCHER UP A RAMP AND AROUND A CORNER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE/STEER PEDAL. THE NURSE WENT TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC IN THE HOSPITAL AND FIRST AID WAS APPLIED. DETAILS OF THE FIRST AID ARE NOT KNOWN, HOWEVER NO PRESCRIPTIONS WERE GIVEN AND NO FOLLOW UP TREATMENT WAS NEEDED. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL INJURIES ALLEGED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE BRAKE/STEER WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE WHICH LEAD TO A NURSE STRAINING HER ANKLE AND BACK. HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE STRETCHER AND APPLIED OIL TO THE PEDAL. IT WAS ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE NURSE'S SHOES WERE CAUSING STRAIN AND SHE WAS ALSO PUSHING THE STRETCHER UP A RAMP AND AROUND A CORNER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE/STEER PEDAL. THE NURSE WENT TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC IN THE HOSPITAL AND FIRST AID WAS APPLIED. DETAILS OF THE FIRST AID ARE NOT KNOWN, HOWEVER NO PRESCRIPTIONS WERE GIVEN AND NO FOLLOW UP TREATMENT WAS NEEDED. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL INJURIES ALLEGED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE BRAKE/STEER WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE WHICH LEAD TO A NURSE STRAINING HER ANKLE AND BACK. HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE STRETCHER AND APPLIED OIL TO THE PEDAL. IT WAS ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE NURSE'S SHOES WERE CAUSING STRAIN AND SHE WAS ALSO PUSHING THE STRETCHER UP A RAMP AND AROUND A CORNER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE/STEER PEDAL. THE NURSE WENT TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC IN THE HOSPITAL AND FIRST AID WAS APPLIED. DETAILS OF THE FIRST AID ARE NOT KNOWN, HOWEVER NO PRESCRIPTIONS WERE GIVEN AND NO FOLLOW UP TREATMENT WAS NEEDED. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL INJURIES ALLEGED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
284096 PRIME BIG WHEEL STRETCHER30IN STRETCHER, WHEELED FPO STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO 111500030

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1