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Recall Z-0556-2013 — Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. The cane is used as an aid in walking or ambulation.

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2012-11-06 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0556-2013
Date of alert
2012-11-06
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Invacare Corporation
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: Following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking canes. The device was recalled from distribution based on reports indicating that there is a possibility that the button which holds the cane at the desired height, may suddenly and unexpectedly compress, causing the cane to collapse and cause possible injury to the user.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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