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InjuryIKX

MEDLINE

Received Feb 4, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 12, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-00087 · MDR key 24264262

Device

Generic name

Gait Belt, Black, 60" 1ea

Catalog number

MDT821203B

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY, THE "GRASP OF THE BELT DOESN'T HOLD ON THE 72 IN BELTS" AND THAT THIS SPECIFIC EVENT OCCURRED WITH A PATIENT FELL AS A RESULT OF THE BELT NOT HOLDING ONTO THE METAL GRASPS. THE PATIENT FELL AND BROKE HIS TOE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY, THE "GRASP OF THE BELT DOESN'T HOLD ON THE 72 IN BELTS" AND THAT THIS SPECIFIC EVENT OCCURRED WITH A PATIENT FELL AS A RESULT OF THE BELT NOT HOLDING ONTO THE METAL GRASPS. THE PATIENT FELL AND BROKE HIS TOE. THE FACILITY STATED THE PATIENT WAS "LARGER". THERE WAS NO FURTHER INFORMATION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO SERIOUS INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION, THEREFORE, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.