inforMED
InjuryIQE

SAFEHIP AIRX

Received Jun 26, 2014 · Event occurred Sep 15, 2011

Report 3006121457-2011-00001 · MDR key 3899510

Device

Generic name

Hip Protector

Model number

336650-05.01.F62

Catalog number

3366

Lot number

174310

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

74 YR

  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WE HAVE HAD INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DEVICE MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT.

Description of Event or Problem

THE USER OF THE PRODUCT FELL (SLIPPED FROM A LOW CHAIR) AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NECK OF FEMUR (HIP FRACTURE) WHILST THE PRODUCT WAS INSITU.