inforMED
MalfunctionINP

RED DOT CRUTCHES

Received Mar 13, 2020 · Event occurred Dec 18, 2019

Report 9829078 · MDR key 9829078

Device

Generic name

Crutch

Product problems

  • Device Slipped

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT BEING TREATED ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS WAS GIVEN A SET OF CRUTCHES FROM MEDLINE RATED FOR UP TO 300LBS (PATIENT WAYS LESS THAN 300LBS [BELIEVE JUST OVER 200LBS]). THE MEDLINE CRUTCHES HAVE A PLASTIC C CLAMPS WHICH LOCKS THE CRUTCHES AFTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. REPORTED C-CLAMP DID NOT HOLD AND ALMOST CAUSED THE PATIENT TO FALL (BUT NO FALL OCCURRED OR WAS REPORTED AS OCCURRING).