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MalfunctionIPS

ENDURANCE SEAT CANE

Received Aug 4, 2016 · Event occurred Jul 26, 2016

Report 1056127-2016-00008 · MDR key 5847470

Device

Generic name

Seat Cane

Model number

6053

Catalog number

W1450

Lot number

N/A

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

60 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS SEAT CANE WHICH IS 5 YEARS OLD HAS BEEN IN THE HOME CARE STORE AND BROKE DURING A DEMONSTRATION. STAFF IS UNSURE IF CUSTOMER WAS UNFOLDING IT OR SITTING ON IT WHEN SEAT BRACKET BROKE. THERE WAS NO INJURY AND NO PERSONAL DETAILS OF THE CUSTOMER WERE TAKEN. AGE AND WEIGHTS ARE ONLY ESTIMATES OF AVERAGE USERS WHO HAVE MAY HAVE TRIED THE UNIT WHILE IT WAS ON THE FLOOR.