inforMED
InjuryIPS

WALKING CANE

Received May 25, 2021 · Event occurred May 11, 2021

Report MW5101553 · MDR key 11885452

Device

Generic name

Cane

Manufacturer

Unk

Product problems

  • Environmental Compatibility Problem

Patient

62 YR

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A PATIENT WAS ESCORTED INTO THE MRI ROOM WITH A WALKING CANE. THE CANE WAS THEN PUT TO LEAN AGAINST THE SCANNER AND BECAME STUCK DUE TO MAGNETIC PULL. THE TECH WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE CANE WITHOUT QUENCHING/SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).