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MalfunctionIPS

DRIVE

Received Apr 7, 2023

Report 3014644996-2023-00002 · MDR key 16699645

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

10381BLK-1

Product problems

  • Device Slipped
  • Device Slipped

Patient

64 YR · 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 STATED THAT "WHILE WALKING WITH THE CANE IT GOT WET AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL." THE END USER HIT HIS HEAD BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.