MEDLINE STANDARD ALUMINUM PUSH-BUTTON CRUTCHES, ADULT TALL, 300 LB. CAPACITY
Received Jun 1, 2026 · Event occurred May 2, 2026
Report 1417592-2026-01950 · MDR key 25355446
Device
Generic name
Crutch,alum.,adult,tall,lf,300 Lb
Manufacturer
Medline Industries, LpCatalog number
MDSV80534
Lot number
88524050003
Product problems
- Material Puncture/Hole
Patient
34 YR · Male
- Fall
- Discomfort
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER ON 5/2/26, THE PATIENT WAS USING CRUTCHES WHEN BOTH CRUTCHES REPORTEDLY PUNCTURED THROUGH THEIR RUBBER FEET, RESULTING IN THE METAL PORTIONS CONTACTING THE HARDWOOD FLOOR. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY FELL FORWARD DUE TO THE LOSS OF TRACTION. NO SERIOUS INJURIES WERE REPORTED; THE PATIENT STATED THEY WERE A LITTLE SORE FOLLOWING THE EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. A SAMPLE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE 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.
Description of Event or Problem
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER ON 5/2/26, THE PATIENT WAS USING CRUTCHES WHEN BOTH CRUTCHES REPORTEDLY PUNCTURED THROUGH THEIR RUBBER FEET, RESULTING IN THE METAL PORTIONS CONTACTING THE HARDWOOD FLOOR. THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY FELL FORWARD DUE TO THE LOSS OF TRACTION. NO SERIOUS INJURIES WERE REPORTED; THE PATIENT STATED THEY WERE A LITTLE SORE FOLLOWING THE EVENT.