inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYCANE

Received Feb 4, 2016 · Event occurred Nov 28, 2015

Report 2438477-2016-00002 · MDR key 5411732

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HURRYCANE

Product problems

  • Bent

Patient

77 YR

  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE RECEIVED NOTICE OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A (B)(4), A PRODUCT IMPORTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY (B)(4), A SUBSIDIARY COMPANY OF DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE . ENDUSER WAS USING THE CANE WHEN THE CANE ALLEGEDLY BENT. ENDUSER FELL AND BROKE FEMUR AND HIP. THIS REPORT IS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ENDUSER'S SPOUSE.