DONJOY
Received Sep 28, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 4, 2024
Report 9616086-2024-00067 · MDR key 20329022
Device
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
- Unintended System Motion
- No Apparent Adverse Event
- Mechanical Problem
- Unintended System Motion
- No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "PATIENT SAID WHEN WALKING IN A LOCKED POSITION, BRACE UNLOCKS ITSELF. I TESTED ITEM HINGE IS MAIL FUNCTIONING (WHEN PATIENT WALKING WITH LOCKED BRACE IT DOES NOT STAY LOCKED)."
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "PATIENT SAID WHEN WALKING IN A LOCKED POSITION, BRACE UNLOCKS ITSELF. I TESTED ITEM HINGE IS MAIL FUNCTIONING (WHEN PATIENT WALKING WITH LOCKED BRACE IT DOES NOT STAY LOCKED)" THE BRACE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT IS DAMAGED COMPONENT BASED ON OTHER DEVICES THAT HAVE BEEN EVALUATED. THE DEVICES LOCK BUTTON FAILED DURING MANUFACTURER TESTING CONFIRMED TO BE THE SAME MALFUNCTION FOUND IN REPORT NUMBER 9616086-2023-00007. ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON THIS EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO THIS DOCUMENT IF IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.