InjuryINP
CRUTCH TIP
Received Aug 9, 2013 · Event occurred Feb 1, 2013
Report 1417592-2013-00061 · MDR key 3285705
Device
Product problems
- Naturally Worn
Patient
64 YR
- Fall
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE END USER REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AGO, HE FELL AND FRACTURED HIS RIBS WHEN THE CRUTCH TIPS WORE THROUGH. AFTER THE INCIDENT, HE WAS EVALUATED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND DISCHARGED HOME. HE DID NOT NOTIFY US OF THIS INCIDENT UNTIL NOW. THERE IS NO SAMPLE TO EVALUATE AND NO PHOTOS WERE SENT. WITHOUT THE SAMPLE, WE HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ISSUE OR IDENTIFIED A ROOT CAUSE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE REPORTED INJURY, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED.
Description of Event or Problem
END USE REPORTED THAT HE FELL AND FRACTURED SOME RIBS APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AGO WHEN THE CRUTCH TIPS WORE THROUGH.