InjuryIPS
HURRYCANE
Received May 4, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 30, 2017
Report 2438477-2017-00038 · MDR key 6545799
Device
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.