inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYCANE

Received May 4, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 30, 2017

Report 2438477-2017-00038 · MDR key 6545799

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

HURRYCANE

Product problems

  • Device Tipped Over
  • Device Tipped Over

Patient

Not reported

  • Fall
  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE. END-USER CLAIMS THAT THE CANE DOES NOT STAND ON ITS OWN AS ADVERTISED AND SHE HAS FALLEN 3 TIMES WHEN TRYING TO PICK THE DEVICE UP OFF THE FLOOR. END-USER HAS ALLEGEDLY INJURED HER RIGHT SHOULDER DURING ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS AND WAS ALLEGEDLY TOLD BY AN ORTHOPEDIST THAT SHE "RE-TORE HER ROTATOR CUFF". HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ALLEGATIONS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED BY MEDICAL SCAN. WE ARE AWAITING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM END-USER AFTER UNRELATED HEART SURGERY IS TO BE COMPLETED.