CRUTCH
Received Aug 22, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2016
Report 1417592-2016-00085 · MDR key 5894974
Device
Product problems
- Naturally Worn
Patient
26 YR
- Damage to Ligament(s)
- Damage to Ligament(s)
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE END USER FRACTURED HIS LEFT TIBIA ON (B)(6) 2016 AND WAS GIVEN CRUTCHES FOR AMBULATION. HE WAS AMBULATING ON VARIOUS SURFACES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF HIS HOME. HE STATES THAT ON (B)(6), WHILE AMBULATING IN HIS HOME, THE CRUTCH TIP WORE THROUGH AND HE FELL. HE WAS EVALUATED BY HIS PHYSICIAN THE FOLLOWING DAY AND WAS TOLD HE TORE A LIGAMENT IN HIS LEFT LEG BELOW HIS TIBIA. THE TORN LIGAMENT WILL REQUIRE SURGICAL REPAIR. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE HAVE NO PHOTOS OF THE DEVICE. AT ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. DUE TO THE REPORTED INJURY, A MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED.
Description of Event or Problem
CRUTCH TIP WORE THROUGH, END USER FELL SUFFERING A TORN LIGAMENT.