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InjuryIMM

ELEVATING LEGREST W/ADJ CALF PAD 9153649407

Received Feb 6, 2015 · Event occurred Jan 13, 2015

Report 1531186-2015-00835 · MDR key 4489715

Device

Generic name

Footrest, Wheelchair

Manufacturer

Popular Plastics

Model number

RP275050

Product problems

  • Crack

Patient

Not reported

  • Fall
  • Discomfort

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DEALER REPORTED THAT THE END USER WAS USING AN UNKNOWN WHEELCHAIR AFTER HAVING ANKLE SURGERY. USER WAS RIDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN WHEN THE FOOTPLATE FOR THE RP275050 HEMI LEGREST SPLIT CAUSING THEIR FOOT TO BE DRAGGED UNDER THE UNIT. AND FOR THE USER TO FALL FORWARD OUT OF THE CHAIR. USER WENT TO THE DOCTOR, HAD X-RAYS, NO BROKEN BONES, NO ALLEGED INJURY. USER IS IN PAIN.