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MalfunctionIPS

SURE GRIP ORTHO CANE

Received Jul 12, 2018 · Event occurred Jun 19, 2018

Report 1056127-2018-00002 · MDR key 7682263

Device

Generic name

Cane

Model number

RPM79030-BRZ

Catalog number

W1448BR

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

40 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DEALER REFUSED INFORMATION REGARDING PATIENT BASED ON HER UNDERSTANDING OF HIPPA .

Description of Event or Problem

END USER WAS WALKING WITH A CANE WHEN THE SHAFT SNAPPED. THERE WAS NO FALL OR INJURY.