MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET POWERED WHEELCHAIR; 890.3860

Model Number FDX-MCG

Device Problem Mechanics Altered (2984)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The provider states the chair goes in to max angle, bad lockout switch.

• Brand Name: POWERED WHEELCHAIR
• Type of Device: 890.3860
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE TAYLOR STREET; 1200 taylor street; elyria OH 44036
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE TAYLOR STREET; 1200 taylor street; elyria OH 44036
• Manufacturer Contact: karen loughren ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4226276
• MDR Text Key: 5071506
• Report Number: 1525712-2014-07612
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ITI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/16/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: FDX-MCG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/16/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/05/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other