inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYWIORKS

Received Oct 22, 2021 · Event occurred Sep 28, 2021

Report 2438477-2021-00060 · MDR key 12681699

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HURRYCANE

Product problems

  • Sharp Edges
  • Sharp Edges

Patient

Not reported

  • Laceration(s)
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A CANE. THE USER HAS ADVISED THAT SHE WILL NOT RETURN THE DEVICE TO US FOR EVALUATE. WE WILL FILE A FOLLOW-UP SUBMISSION IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVERABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. THE END USER WAS LEANING AGAINST HER DRESSER WHILE IN BED AS SHE REACHED FOR HER CANE. SHE WANTED TO EXIT THE BED. SHE CUT HER HAND ON THE "ROUND HOLES" OF THE CANE THAT WERE "VERY SHARP." NO INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS GATHERED.