MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET MECHANICAL (MANUAL) WHEELCHAIR; 890.3850

Model Number SPREE3G

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the wheels on a manual wheelchair were coming apart.

• Brand Name: MECHANICAL (MANUAL) WHEELCHAIR
• Type of Device: 890.3850
• 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: patricia medina ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 3633261
• MDR Text Key: 3991620
• Report Number: 1525712-2014-00780
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IOR
• 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: 01/30/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SPREE3G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2014
• 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