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InjuryIPG

MAX TRAX WALKER

Received Apr 1, 2014 · Event occurred Feb 27, 2014

Report 9616086-2014-00009 · MDR key 3735657

Device

Generic name

Walker Boot

Manufacturer

Djo, Llc

Model number

79-95495

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Cellulitis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PER 21 CFR 803, AN MDR REPORTABLE EVENT, COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM PATIENT THAT ALLEGES "PATIENT NOTICED, A SMALL RED AREA ON MY LEFT LATERAL PORTION OF MY FOOT LESS THAN THE SIZE OF A DIME. BUT TUESDAY, IT WAS THE SIZE OF A QUARTER AND I BEGAN TO BE CONCERNED. I WORE ANOTHER BOOT FROM MY PRIOR CONDITION AND SAW MY DOCTOR. AT THAT TIME, THE RED AREA WAS THE SIZE OF A 50 CENT PIECE AND HEADING TOWARDS MY TOES. SHE MADE THE DIAGNOSIS CELLULITIS. IT SPREAD RAPIDLY THROUGH OUT MY ENTIRE LATERAL AND UPPER FOOT AND TOES." QUESTIONNAIRE NOT RECEIVED FROM CLINICIAN AND/OR PATIENT. PRODUCT NO RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR REVIEW. NO INDICATION DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT.