InjuryIPS
HURRYCANE
Received Oct 29, 2019 · Event occurred Sep 17, 2019
Report 2438477-2019-00074 · MDR key 9253051
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
71 YR
- Hematoma
- Hematoma
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A CANE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FROM THE BEDROOM FOYER INTO THE FAMILY ROOM. HE STEPPED ON THE BASE OF THE CANE AND LIFTED THE CANE. HE FELL. THE CANE WAS UNDER HIM STRUNG IN THREE SECTIONS. HE HAD CONTUSIONS AND WAS BLEEDING. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER ON DOCTOR'S ORDERS. HE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DISCHARGED 2-3 DAYS LATER DIAGNOSED WITH E HEMATOMA.