HUGO
Received Aug 17, 2016 · Event occurred Apr 26, 2016
Report 8022077-2016-00057 · MDR key 5884250
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
87 YR
- Fall
- Fall
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE AN ISSUE OF THE SORT OF THE SHORT GREY METAL TUBE INSIDE THE REAR RIGHT LEG BREAKING IN HALF. THIS IS AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE. WE WILL MONITOR THIS CLOSELY BUT FOR NOW THIS IS THE FIRST INCIDENT OF THE SORT. WE SENT THE CUSTOMER A NEW REPLACEMENT UNIT. THE BROKEN UNIT WAS NEVER SENT HERE FOR INVESTIGATION. THIS CASE IS NOW CLOSED.
Description of Event or Problem
THE SHORT GREY METAL TUBE INSIDE THE REAR RIGHT LEG BROKE IN HALF. THE CUSTOMER WAS WALKING, SHE FELL BUT NO INJURY.