It is to be noted that, although this incident occurred with a sizewise evolution bed, this counter-intuitive brake design is not exclusive to this model, as we saw other sizewise models in-house with the same design. We believe that this incident was a result of poor device design and/or lack of proper brake use labeling. Sizewise designs and manufactures medical beds, equipment and therapeutic surfaces to assist in the healing of patient populations in hospitals, long-term care facilities or at home. We believe it is very possible that the lift team pushed down on both head and foot-end brake pedals, assuming this locked all four casters, but which may have allowed the foot-end casters to move sideways during pt transfer if the casters weren't in the front fixed position. healthcare industry, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Sizewise Rentals, LLC, (Sizewise&rdqu. (NYSE: AGTI) (Agiliti or the Company), an essential service provider to the U.S. MINNEAPOLIS- (BUSINESS WIRE)- Agiliti, Inc. Along with the class leading 9 low position, the Evolution deck high of 30.75 allows for an adjustable ergonomic working environment for caregivers of all sizes and the bed can transport a patient in any high or. Agiliti Completes the Acquisition of Sizewise. Theres a significant and growing market for bariatric hospital beds. Therefore, pushing down on the foot-end brake pedal does not lock the foot-end casters until they are fixed in the forward direction (presumably for steering purposes). With an 850 pound capacity, and class leading 9 low position the Evolution is a safe option for ‘at risk’ fall patients. This 4th edition study by Marketdata examines the nature/evolution of the business. However, the front and rear brake systems do not operate the same, so that users must push the head-end (red) brake pedal down as well as pulling the foot-end (green) brake pedal up in order for all casters to lock, regardless of caster direction. Lift team states they set brakes on both beds prior to the transfer.ĭevice was sequestered and inspected by both a hospital bmet, a hospital biomedical engineer, and a mfr service engineer.īrakes were tested, and they were found to operate as designed. Sizewise : Sizewise models: Low-Boy, Evolution, Evolution Bariatric (rental or purchase option) Policy Adoption - 2010 Provision on bed requirements found in : Responsibility For Accessible Inpatient Medical Facilities. Lift team caught pt at her head/shoulders, but there was pt impact with the floor. While lift team was transitioning paraplegic pt from one sizewise bed to another using a draw sheet method, first bed shifted sideways and pt fell between the beds. Sizewise is a privately owned, global medical equipment manufacturer with more than 25 years engineering innovative products to meet the needs of bariatric, geriatric, pediatric, and standard.

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