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CVS FOAM GRIP OFFSET CANE

Received May 11, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 16, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-01123 · MDR key 25137138

Device

Generic name

Cvs Fh Rasp Pink

Catalog number

CVS980711V2

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

88 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED, "WHEN THE CUSTOMER REMOVED THE PACKAGING AND PRESSED THE BUTTON TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT, THE CANE BROKE." PER THE CUSTOMER CONTACT, "THE LOCKING PUSH PIN CAME OFF THE FRAME TUBING." THE CUSTOMER CONTACT NOTED "SHE PURCHASED IT (DEVICE) A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN USING IT UNTIL NOW." NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. 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, "WHEN THE CUSTOMER REMOVED THE PACKAGING AND PRESSED THE BUTTON TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT, THE CANE BROKE." PER THE CUSTOMER CONTACT, "THE LOCKING PUSH PIN CAME OFF THE FRAME TUBING."