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Description - Incidence of bed problems reported to Health Canada 1980 to April 2006

This is a graph depicting the different incidences of bed problems that were reported to Health Canada from 1980 to April 2006.

  1. Other issues (35)
  2. Mattress overheating (4)
  3. Mattress leak (4)
  4. Fluid ingress (4)
  5. Sharp edges (5)
  6. Frame buckled or broke (5)
  7. Wiring harness issue (6)
  8. Wheel lock issue (6)
  9. Limb entrapment (6)
  10. Side rail broke (6)
  11. Mattress improperly sized (6)
  12. Overheating component (8)
  13. Restraint involved (9)
  14. Head adjustment mechanism failed (9)
  15. Weld failure (10)
  16. Electrical or hydraulic failure (15)
  17. Accidental movement of bed (17)
  18. Head adjustment mechanism failed (25)
  19. Side Rail Fell (46)
  20. Entrapments, life threatening (51)