MalfunctionIPS
E-Z GAIT QUAD CANE - WIDE BASE 9153627825
Received Dec 17, 2014 · Event occurred Oct 21, 2014
Report 1531186-2014-06350 · MDR key 4335574
Device
Product problems
- Bent
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY A DEALER THAT THE END USER WAS WALKING WITH A 3920-2 CANE, LOST THEIR BALANCE BENDING THE CANE AT THE TOP ADJUSTMENT HOLE. THE END USER DID NOT FALL. WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO BEND IT BACK, THE CANE BROKE IN HALF.