MEDLINE
Received Jun 23, 2026 · Event occurred May 29, 2026
Report 1417592-2026-03017 · MDR key 25599154
Device
Generic name
Cane,t-hndl
Manufacturer
Medline Industried LpCatalog number
MDS86430W
Lot number
88520110004
Product problems
- Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem
Patient
75 YR · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED "CANE FEELS WOBBLY WHEN FULLY EXTENDED - DOES NOT FEEL STABLE. I HAVE HAD THE CANE FOR AT LEAST A YEAR STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. DID NOT USE UNTIL AFTER SPINE SURGERY IN (B)(6) 2025. CUSTOMER STATED THAT CANE NO LONGER STAYS IN THE OPEN/LOCKED POSITION AND THAT IT JUST WANTS TO SLIDE DOWN. CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE KNOB IS TIGHT BUT THIS DOES NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE."
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED "CANE FEELS WOBBLY WHEN FULLY EXTENDED - DOES NOT FEEL STABLE. I HAVE HAD THE CANE FOR AT LEAST A YEAR STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. DID NOT USE UNTIL AFTER SPINE SURGERY IN (B)(6) 2025. CUSTOMER STATED THAT CANE NO LONGER STAYS IN THE OPEN/LOCKED POSITION AND THAT IT JUST WANTS TO SLIDE DOWN. CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE KNOB IS TIGHT BUT THIS DOES NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE." THERE ARE 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.