InjuryIPG

WALKER

Received Sep 6, 2011 · Event occurred Aug 4, 2011

Report 9616086-2011-00098 · MDR key 2245857

Device

Generic name

Walker Boot

Manufacturer

Dj Orthopedics De Mexico, S.a. De C.v.

Product problems

Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

Not reported

Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT REPORTS A THREE (3) INCH CUT BETWEEN KNEE AND ANKLE THAT HAPPENED DURING THE NIGHT CAUSING BLEEDING. PT SOUGHT MEDICAL INTERVENTION. DJO CONSIDERS ANY INCIDENT THAT REQUIRES MEDICAL INTERVENTION BE TREATED AS A REPORTABLE EVENT. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVAL. NO ADD'L INFO HAS BEEN RECEIVED OR CONFIRMED. INVESTIGATION ON-GOING. OBTAINING MORE INFO ON TYPE AND SIZE OF WALKER BOOT.