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MalfunctionIPS

DESIGNER SMALL BASE QUAD CANE

Received Jun 5, 2015 · Event occurred May 15, 2015

Report 1056127-2015-00014 · MDR key 4827670

Device

Generic name

Small Base Quad Cane

Model number

RPM70005

Catalog number

W1303I

Product problems

  • Crack

Patient

70 YR

  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CAREGIVER STATED THAT THE PATIENT WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF A CHAIR AND WHEN LEANING ON THE CANE. THE CANE SHAFT CRACKED CAUSING HIM TO FALL.