MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNKNOWN DUAL RELEASE WALKER W/3 IN FXD 9153629376; WALKER, MECHANICAL

Model Number 6291-3F

Device Problems Device Slipped (1584); Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping (2912)

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 release buttons on the walker were not locking in place.

• Brand Name: DUAL RELEASE WALKER W/3 IN FXD 9153629376
• 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: 5203887
• MDR Text Key: 30768218
• Report Number: 1525712-2015-05243
• 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: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/15/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 6291-3F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/05/2015
• 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