MalfunctionIPR
METAL CRUTCHES
Received Sep 24, 2020 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2020
Report MW5096881 · MDR key 10586390
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
49 YR
- Laceration(s)
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT WAS GIVEN CRUTCHES FROM OUR ED FROM OUR DME SUPPLIER, 4 DAYS AFTER USING CRUTCHES, ONE SNAPPED AND BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING PATIENT TO SUSTAIN A LACERATION ON RIGHT FOREARM. THERAPY START DATE: (B)(6) 2020. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).