InjuryIPS

HURRYCANE

Received Jul 14, 2016

Report 2438477-2016-00031 · MDR key 5795147

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HCANE-BK-C2

Product problems

Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

91 YR

Bone Fracture(s)
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
Bone Fracture(s)
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE RECEIVED A COMPLAINT REGARDING A BROKEN HURRYCANE. ENDUSER WAS LEAVING HER HOUSE AND THE TOP OF THE CANE (HANDLE) BROKE CAUSING HER TO FALL. ENDUSER SUFFERED FRACTURED PINKY AND HEMORRHAGED OUT OF HER NOSE. THIS REPORT IS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ENDUSER'S SON. PRODUCT WAS EVALUATED AND THE CLAIMED BROKEN HANDLE COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. DEVICE IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.