InjuryITJ
HUGO
Received Nov 28, 2016 · Event occurred Oct 26, 2016
Report 8022077-2016-00127 · MDR key 6130336
Device
Product problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
89 YR
- Fall
- Laceration(s)
- Injury
- Fall
- Laceration(s)
- Injury
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
CUSTOMER FELL ON THE ROLLING WALKER AND SCRAPPED HER KNEE ON THE BRAKE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE FALL WAS DUE TO THE PRODUCT MALFUNCTIONING. WE RECEIVED PICTURES ILLUSTRATING THAT THE UNIT WAS NOT BROKEN. THIS CASE IS NOW CLOSED AND NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
Description of Event or Problem
CUSTOMER WAS WALKING USING THE ROLLING WALKER WHEN SHE FELL ON THE WALKER AND SCRAPPED HER KNEE ON THE BRAKE. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL SINCE THE CUT WAS DEEP.THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A PRODUCT DEFECT AND THE PRODUCT DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FALL.