InjuryIPS
HUGO
Received Mar 10, 2021 · Event occurred Mar 3, 2021
Report 2438477-2021-00009 · MDR key 11456857
Device
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.