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InjuryIPS

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

Catalog 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.