MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP. VICTORY LX SCOOTER; VEHICLE, MOTORIZED 3-WHEELED

Model Number VICTORY XL

Device Problem Battery Problem (2885)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Caller stated that after conditioning the battery in his wheel scooter five times he is still not getting the distance on fully charged battery according to specification.He stated that he took the scooter to a qualified vendor for inspection and was told the battery is fine.He then did a research of his own and found that the charger is on the wrong setting which cause the battery to be ruined.He reported his findings to the manufacturer and vendor and was given two new battery and a charger.After conditioning this battery five times and an additional 6th on his way to an outing the scooter stopped in a highway in the middle of a crosswalk.After about two minutes of stopping it started again, and this time it jerked forward almost knocking him down.He called the manufacturer several times and each time he was promised a call back and they never did.He stated he need something he can depend on.

• Brand Name: VICTORY LX SCOOTER
• Type of Device: VEHICLE, MOTORIZED 3-WHEELED
• Manufacturer (Section D): PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP.
• MDR Report Key: 16478344
• MDR Text Key: 310633326
• Report Number: MW5115409
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: INI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Model Number: VICTORY XL
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White