inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYWORKS

Received Jan 21, 2022 · Event occurred May 8, 2021

Report 3014644996-2022-00001 · MDR key 13318236

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HCANE-BK-C2

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

41 YR · Male

  • Laceration(s)
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

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 INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.