KAFO KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS
Received Feb 15, 2023 · Event occurred Jul 10, 2022
Report 16378137 · MDR key 16378137
Device
Generic name
Orthosis, Limb Brace
Manufacturer
Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co.Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
22630 DA · Male
- Fall
- Limb Fracture
- Fall
- Limb Fracture
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE PATIENT STATING THAT HE FELL AND BROKE HIS RIGHT LEG, ABOVE THE KNEE, WHILE WEARING HIS RIGHT KNEE-ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSIS (R-KAFO). THE PATIENT WAS ASKED IF THE DEVICE COULD BE DROPPED OFF BY HIS WIFE FOR SEQUESTERING, WHICH HE IS WILLING TO DO WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT FOR THEM TO DO SO. PATIENT WAS ASKED NOT TO DISCARD HIS KAFO DEVICE. THE PATIENT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT I WILL NOTIFY HIS CLINICIAN AND HER SUPERVISOR SO THAT APPROPRIATE STEPS CAN BE TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. PATIENT WAS ASKED NOT TO DISCARD HIS KAFO DEVICE. NO MANUFACTURER RESPONSE YET.