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MalfunctionIPS

DRIVE

Received Sep 19, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 4, 2022

Report 2438477-2022-00087 · MDR key 15447683

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

731-840

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

Male

  • Fall
  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A CANE BY AN END USER, WHO REPORTED THAT WHO REPORTED THAT THE CANE COLLAPSED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND HURT HIS SHOULDER AND REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS. DRIVE DID NOT GET THE PRODUCT BACK FOR EVALUATION.