inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYWORKS

Received Jun 28, 2021 · Event occurred Oct 7, 2020

Report 2438477-2021-00024 · MDR key 12081785

Device

Generic name

Cane

Manufacturer

Unknown

Model number

UNKOWN

Product problems

  • Device Damaged Prior to Use
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use

Patient

Not reported

  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

(B)(6) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A CANE BRANDED HURRYWORKS. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE AWITING THE CORRECT MODEL NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE. WE WILL FILE A FOLLOWUP SUBMISSION WHEN ADDITIONAL DATA BECOMES AVILABLE. THE CANE'S WRIST STRAP BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CANE'S SHAFT SLIPPING TO THE BASE OF THE SHAFT. MY END-USER STEPPED ON THE DETACHED BAND WITH HER MY NEXT STEP AND THE CANE DID NOT MOVE. SHE FELL BREAKING HER FALL WITH HER WRIST. HER WRIST BROKE.