inforMED
InjuryIPS

HURRYCANE

Received Jul 19, 2017 · Event occurred Jan 18, 2017

Report 2438477-2017-00061 · MDR key 6725987

Device

Generic name

Cane

Manufacturer

Unknown

Model number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)
  • Fall
  • Bone Fracture(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THIS DEVICE. DRIVE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE EVENT BY AN ATTORNEY LETTER. WE HAVE MINIMAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT AND OUTCOME. OUR POST MARKET SURVEILLANCE ASSOCIATE IS CONTINUING TO REACH OUT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS PER THEIR PROCESS. ONE OF THE FEET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BASE OF THE CANE CAME OFF WHILE IN USE. THE ENDUSER FELL AND BROKE BONES. THE CANE IS BRANDED HURRYCANE AND HAS A BED BATH & BEYOND SKU OF (B)(4). WE AWAIT FEEDBACK FROM THE LAWYER WITH SPECIFICS.