CRUTCH
Received Oct 8, 2014 · Event occurred Oct 7, 2014
Report 1531186-2014-04789 · MDR key 4152038
Product problems
- Material Separation
Patient
71 MO
- Fall
- Discomfort
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DEALER STATED THAT THE END USER WAS WALKING WITH HER 813-A ELBOW CRUTCH WHEN THE RIVET THAT CONNECTS THE CUFF TO THE CANE SNAPPED OFF. DEALER ADVISED END USER FELL INSIDE OF HER HOME, IN THE HALLWAY, AGAINST THE WALL, THEN DOWN TO THE GROUND, CAUSING HER RIGHT ELBOW AND ARM TO BE IN PAIN. END USER DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THIS TIME.