HURRYCANE
Received Sep 20, 2021 · Event occurred Sep 4, 2021
Report 2438477-2021-00046 · MDR key 12497224
Device
Generic name
Cane
Model number
HURRYCANEProduct problems
- Use of Device Problem
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
60 YR
- Limb Fracture
- Limb Fracture
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
(B)(4) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A HURRYCANE. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVERABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. WE WILL SUBMIT A FOLLOW-UP WHEN ADDITIONAL DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE. THE END-USER ATTEMPTED TO RISE OUT OF A CHAIR USING HIS CANE. HE DID NOT NOTICE THAT THE CANE WAS NOT FULLY EXTENDED. WHEN HE PUT HIS WEIGHT ON THE CANE, HE FELL AND BROKE HIS RIGHT ARM AND AGGRAVATED AN OLD BACK INJURY. BUT AT THE CT SCAN FOR HIS BACK THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY ISSUES BONE RELATED. HE WAS TOLD IT WAS SOLELY A MUSCLE INJURY PROBABLY RELATED TO AN OLD BACK INJURY.