MalfunctionIPS
ENDURANCE QUAD CANE
Received Feb 23, 2017 · Event occurred Feb 2, 2017
Report 1056127-2017-00004 · MDR key 6354475
Device
Generic name
Quad Cane
Manufacturer
Combridge International Company, Ltd.Model number
ST802-SCatalog number
W1302S
Product problems
- Fracture
- Fracture
Patient
64 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT STATED THAT HE HAD PLACED THE QUAD CANE ON THE GROUND WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE SHAFT FELT LOOSE. HE LIFTED THE CANE AND FOUND THE LOWER PORTION OF THE CANE WAS HANGING BY A SLIVER OF ALUMINIUM BEFORE SEPARATING COMPLETELY. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE PATIENT DID NOT PERCEIVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CANE. THERE WAS NO FALL OR INJURY.