InjuryNXE
DRIVE MEDICAL
Received May 18, 2012 · Event occurred Dec 3, 2011
Report 2438477-2012-00009 · MDR key 2603276
Device
Generic name
Ez Adjust Aluminum Crutches
Manufacturer
Maxhealth CorpModel number
10430-8Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
36 YR
- Bruise/Contusion
- Contusion
- Fall
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DRIVE MEDICAL HAS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM AN PHARMACY¿S INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A CRUTCH ORIGINALLY DISTRIBUTED BY DRIVE MEDICAL. IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE END USER WAS USING THE CRUTCH WHEN IT TWISTED CAUSING THE END USER TO FALL. THE CLAIMANT ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINED A FRACTURE AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT METATARSAL, BRUISING AND CONTUSION. THE CLAIMANT¿S ATTORNEY REFUSED TO RELEASE ADD¿L INFO PERTAINING TO THE INJURIES. THIS MDR REPORT IS BASED ON THE INSURANCE COMPANY COMPLAINT.