inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYCANE

Received May 4, 2017 · Event occurred Oct 26, 2016

Report 2438477-2017-00036 · MDR key 6545797

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HCANE-BK-C2

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

85 YR

  • Bruise/Contusion
  • Bruise/Contusion

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE. THE ENDUSER WAS USING THE CANE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN ALLEGEDLY THE CANE BOWED AT THE FIRST JOINT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BRUISED ELBOW. HE WAS SENT HOME WITH NO PAIN MEDICATION.