InjuryIPS
HURRYWORKS
Received Jun 29, 2021 · Event occurred May 8, 2021
Report 2438477-2021-00027 · MDR key 12085717
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Break
Patient
41 YR
- Laceration(s)
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
(B)(6) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A CANE BRANDED HURRYWORKS. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVERABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. WE WILL SUBMIT A FOLLOWUP WHEN NEW DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE. THE TOP OF THE CANE SNAPPED OFF AND EXPOSED METAL AND SCREW WHILE THE USER WAS WALKING IN THE KITCHEN. HE IS SIX FOOT TWO INCHES TALL. THE BROKEN CANE REPORTEDLY PUNCTURED HIS SHOULDER CAUSING BLEEDING AND HIS KNEES FOLDED BACKWARDS. HE ADVISED THAT HE CAN BARELY WALK AT ALL NOW. HE IS LOOKING FOR COMPENSATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.