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MalfunctionIPS

LARGE BASE QUAD CANE

Received Nov 18, 2022 · Event occurred Oct 19, 2022

Report 3005739540-2022-00002 · MDR key 15823820

Device

Generic name

Quad Cane

Model number

W1302BL

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

62 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FROM COMPLAINT: END USER IS A TRUCK DRIVER AND WAS IN A PILOT TRUCK STOP GETTING COFFEE WHEN HE SAID THE CANE FELT ODD. HE STARTED TO WALK AND IT JUST SNAPPED IN TWO, JUST UNDER THE CURVE OF THE HANDLE. NO INJURY REPORTED. LABELS WORE OFF AS END USER TAKES CANE IN SHOWER WITH HIM. HE CONTACTED BINSON'S FIRST BUT THEY ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY. REQUESTED PHOTOS OF BOTH PIECES OF CANE, INCLUDED WHERE IT SNAPPED, SO WE COULD DETERMINE IF IT WAS OUR CANE.