InjuryIPS
HURRYWORKS
Received Jan 21, 2022 · Event occurred May 8, 2021
Report 3014644996-2022-00001 · MDR key 13318236
Device
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.