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MalfunctionIPS

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Received May 8, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 9, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-01052 · MDR key 25128245

Device

Generic name

Equate Cane With Offset Handle,blue Ice

Catalog number

WAL86420B

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

82 YR · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER WENT TO USE THE CANE AND "IT BROKE APART."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER WENT TO USE THE CANE AND "IT BROKE APART." THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. 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 IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.