inforMED
InjuryIPG

AIRCAST

Received Sep 17, 2013 · Event occurred Aug 7, 2013

Report 9616086-2013-00015 · MDR key 3367808

Device

Generic name

Aircast Walker Boot

Manufacturer

Djo, Llc

Model number

01P-XL

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

Not reported

  • Laceration(s)
  • Neuropathy

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPLAINT REC'D STATING THAT THE PLAINTIFF "WAS WEARING BOOT DURING THERAPY. PT HAS DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AND DOES NOT FEEL PAIN IN THIS PART OF HIS LEG. DURING THERAPY HIS SKIN WAS BEING LACERATED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO FEEL THAT HIS SKIN WAS BEING DAMAGED."