MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNKNOWN DUAL RELEASE FOLDING WALKER 9153629469; WALKER, MECHANICAL

Model Number 6291-A

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A follow up will be sent if the product or additional information is obtained.

Event Description

The tips on the unit were worn.

• Brand Name: DUAL RELEASE FOLDING WALKER 9153629469
• Type of Device: WALKER, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): UNKNOWN; OH
• Manufacturer (Section G): UNKNOWN; OH
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 5723015
• MDR Text Key: 47326164
• Report Number: 1525712-2016-01916
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ITJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/26/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 6291-A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1