The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia issued a medical device safety alert concerning MLE forearm crutch ergo grip (tall and adult) (Batch number: 251097-1202-1, 251097-1203-1, 234354-1202-1, 234354-1203-1), distributed in Australiaby Making Life Easy Mobility and Independent Living Superstore.
A potential fault in the plastic component that links the arm cuff with the crutch stem in the affected batches has led to reports of the arm cuff separating from the crutch.
While no injuries have been reported, breakage of the plastic component during use could result in user injury due to a fall.
For details, please refer to TGA websites:
http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/ recalls-device-mle-forearm-crutch-121213.htm and
http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/ alerts-device-mle-forearm-crutch-121213.htm
If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 14 December 2012