inforMED
InjuryIPS

HUGO

Received Mar 10, 2021 · Event occurred Mar 3, 2021

Report 2438477-2021-00009 · MDR key 11456857

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

731-850

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation
  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

71 YR

  • Fall
  • Laceration(s)
  • Fall
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A CANE. THE UNIT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE WILL FILE A FOLLOW-UP SUBMISSION WHEN MORE DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE. WE ARE FILING THIRD REPORT IN AN OVER-ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. WHILE IN USE ONE OF THE FOUR FEET BENT CAUSING THE END-USER TO FALL. HE RECEIVED CUTS ON HIS ARMS AND A PAIN IN HIS HIP. HE DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. HE IS RECOVERING FROM HIP SURGERY.