DBD-CANE,T-HANDLE,FLORAL PRINT
Received Oct 2, 2023 · Event occurred Aug 5, 2023
Report 1417592-2023-00396 · MDR key 17855457
Device
Generic name
Dbd-cane,t-handle,floral Print
Manufacturer
Medline Industries LpCatalog number
MDS86435FL
Lot number
5121108002
Product problems
- Material Integrity Problem
- Material Integrity Problem
Patient
Unknown
- Fall
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Fall
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
FALL RESULTING IN FRACTURE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER FELL WHILE WALKING WITH THE DEVICE DUE TO "THE RUBBER TIP ARE WORN". IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FALL RESULTED IN A FRACTURE THAT REQUIRED SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER SURGERY, REHAB WAS REQUIRED. A SAMPLE WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO SERIOUS INJURY, THEREFORE, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.