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MalfunctionIPS

DRIVE

Received Jun 8, 2023

Report 2438477-2023-00061 · MDR key 17088441

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

731-852

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

75 YR · Female

  • Fall
  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT REGARDING A CANE BY AN END USER, WHO STATED THAT THE "[CANE] BASE IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH" AND THAT SHE FELL TO THE GROUND AND SUSTAINED BRUISING TO HER HIP WHILE USING IT, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE END USER SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT "THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CANE EXCEPT SHE DOES NOT FEEL THE BASE IS BIG ENOUGH." DRIVE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS FOR ANY RELATED TRENDS.