FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

NOVA

MDR report key: 716520 · Received May 1, 2006

Report

Report Number
MW1038940
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 1, 2006
Date of Event
April 27, 2006
Report Date
April 27, 2006
Manufacturer
NOVA ORTHO MED, INC.
Product Code
ITJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
MI, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

RESIDENT WAS AMBULATING WITH WALKER IN ROOM. RIGHT BACK LEG ON WALKER BROKE AND RESIDENT FELL TO FLOOR. ABRASIONS TO KNEES AND RIGHT HAND. THE WALKER LEG FAILED JUST BELOW THE WELD FOR THE CROSS SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 NOVA 4 WHEELED WALKER WITH SEAT CRUISER DELUXE ITJ NOVA ORTHO MED, INC. * *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 83 YR Other