InjuryIPS
HURRYCANE
Received Jul 5, 2016 · Event occurred Apr 26, 2016
Report 2438477-2016-00030 · MDR key 5770182
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
Not reported
- Bone Fracture(s)
- Bone Fracture(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
(B)(6) RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT FROM THE END USER'S SON, INVOLVING A CANE, A PRODUCT IMPORTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY (B)(6). ACCORDING TO THE END USER'S SON, HIS MOTHER WAS USING THE CANE IN THE BATHROOM WHEN THE HANDLE OF THE CANE ALLEGEDLY SNAPPED OFF CAUSING HER TO FALL. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT SHE BROKE HER LEFT ANKLE AND RIGHT WRIST. THIS REPORT IS BASED ON THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE END USER'S SON.