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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

Generic name

Cane

Model number

3920-2

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.