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MalfunctionINP

CANE, CRUTCH AND WALKER TIPS AND PADS

Received Mar 11, 2014 · Event occurred Feb 11, 2014

Report 1525712-2014-01088 · MDR key 3673369

Device

Generic name

890.3790

Manufacturer

Unknown

Model number

G6271

Product problems

  • Sticking
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GLIDE TIPS ARE HARD TO ROLL AND ARE STICKING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE UNKNOWN WALKER.