inforMED
MalfunctionIPR

METAL CRUTCHES

Received Sep 24, 2020 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2020

Report MW5096881 · MDR key 10586390

Device

Generic name

Crutch

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

10319356322

Lot number

CM77911019

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).