FULL BODY SLING MESH LRG. 9153632094
Report
- Report Number
- 1531186-2017-00013
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- October 5, 2017
- Date of Event
- September 11, 2017
- Report Date
- September 11, 2017
- Manufacturer
- NEW PROKIN INTERNATIONAL LTD
- Product Code
- FSA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
A RETURN AUTHORIZATION WAS ISSUED, BUT THE SLING HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT THIS TIME. A REPLACEMENT SLING WAS ORDERED AND SHIPPED TO THE FACILITY. WITHOUT AN EVALUATION OF THE SLING RELATED TO THIS EVENT, IT CAN NOT BE DETERMINED IF THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION. INVACARE IS FILING THIS RECORD IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION BASED ON UNCONFIRMED ALLEGATIONS. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE A SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD WILL BE FILED.
THE FACILITY REP STATES THE RESIDENT WAS UP IN THE LIFT AND THE SLING RIPPED. PER THE CALLER, THE SLING WAS JUST PROVIDED IN JULY BY THE LOCAL DME. THE CALLER STATES THE SLING RIPPED ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THE CONSUMER FELL TO THE FLOOR LANDING ON HER LEFT SIDE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE ER FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. THE NURSE STATES THE ASSESSMENT PERFORMED BY STAFF ALLEGED THE CONSUMER HAS AN ABRASION AND BRUISE TO LEFT EYE AND ELBOW, BACK PAIN AND LEFT LEG FRACTURE. THE CONSUMER HAD X-RAYS AND REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 697754 | FULL BODY SLING MESH LRG. 9153632094 | NON-AC POWERED PATIENT LIFT | FSA | NEW PROKIN INTERNATIONAL LTD | NA:R111 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 YR | Hospitalization |