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MalfunctionIPS

MEDLINE

Received Apr 29, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-00642 · MDR key 25033085

Device

Generic name

Cane, Quad, Large Base, 300 Lb, Black

Catalog number

MDS86228

Lot number

15123110005

Product problems

  • Unintended Movement

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "I WENT TO TRY WITH A PATIENT & NOTICED IT WAS WOBBLY. LOOKING INTO IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS WELDING WRONG". IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "I WENT TO TRY WITH A PATIENT & NOTICED IT WAS WOBBLY. LOOKING INTO IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS WELDING WRONG".