Invacare is filing this record in an abundance of caution.The patients husband included pictures with his notification.The first picture shows what appears to be a large laceration, there is nothing in the picture to assist in accurately judging size.The second picture shows the control handle.The control handle does not appear to have any deficiencies, nor are there any allegations of malfunction.The reported issue has not been verified, and the underlying cause cannot be definitively determined.The most probable cause is the patient hit her leg on the control handle with increased force from a spasmodic jerk caused by the tone in her r.Leg.Invacare requested the return of the lift.The husband declined to return to the lift stating it was functioning fine and he needs it to transport his wife.He said that he will try and return the pump in a couple of months.Should additional information become available, a supplemental record will be filed.
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