Drive 10240-1Recalls & reported problems
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare · Walkers, All TypesHemi/Side Product Description: SideStyle Walker,1/ea · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383119427), received between Sep 13, 2018 and Dec 23, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture1
- Material Deformation1
- Material Fragmentation1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- Fall4
- Head Injury1
- Laceration(s)1
- Skin Tears1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 23, 2022Fracture; Fracture
DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A WALKER BY AN END USER, WHO STATED THAT THE LEG FRAME SNAPPED AND RESULTED IN A FALL, WHICH CAUSED SOME BRUISING. THE COMPLAINANT WAS UNABLE TO SPECIFY THE LOCATION OF THE BRUISING. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 16043030 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A HEMI ONE-ARM WALKER BY THE DIRECTOR OF A NURSING FACILITY, WHO REPORTED THAT "DURING A STAFF-ASSISTED TRANSFER, THE LEG OF THE WALKER BENT MID-TRANSFER MAKING IT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED SUPPORT," WHICH CAUSED THE PATIENT TO FALL," SUSTAINING A "A SKIN TEAR TO THEIR RIGHT ELBOW." MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED BY NURSING STAFF. DRIVE IS ATTEMPTING TO HAVE UNIT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Fall; Skin Tears
MAUDE report 15420134 ↗InjuryDec 24, 2020Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A WALKER. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVER-ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION DUE TO AN MDR REGRESSION ANALYSIS. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE DEVICE SNAPPED WHILE IN USE AND HE FELL HITTING HIS BACK AND HEAD. AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury
MAUDE report 11072172 ↗InjurySep 13, 2018Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
(B)(4) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A WALKER.THE END-USER WAS UTILIZING THE WALKER TO TRANSFER FROM HIS WHEELCHAIR TO HIS RECLINER. THE ANGLED LEG OF THE WALKER REPORTEDLY BENT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS PARALYZED SIDE. HE HIT HIS HEAD. AT THE HOSPITAL THEY GLUED THE LACERATION SHUT. HE ALSO SUFFERED A BRUISED RIB AND BLACK EYE.
Patient problems: Fall; Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 7873837 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.