InjuryIPS
CANE
Received May 3, 2016 · Event occurred Mar 16, 2016
Report 1417592-2016-00041 · MDR key 5627132
Device
Product problems
- Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure
Patient
49 YR
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Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CANE BENT AND THE END USER FELL. HE REPORTED AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT ROTATOR CUFF. WE HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED ANY ADDTIONAL DETAILS. NO SAMPLE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. IT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE INJURY WAS THE RESULT OF THE FALL. A ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED, HOWEVER DUE TO THE REPORTED INCIDENT AND IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED.
Description of Event or Problem
THE END USER FELL WHILE USING THE CANE AND REPORTED AN INJURY TO HIS ROTATOR CUFF.