MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVAMEX MECHANICAL (MANUAL) WHEELCHAIR; 890.3850

Model Number TREX26R

Device Problems Crack (1135); Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/14/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the dealer that the back is cracking and separating in the middle of the back.No patient injury reported, no additional information provided.

• Brand Name: MECHANICAL (MANUAL) WHEELCHAIR
• Type of Device: 890.3850
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 8878 0; MX 88780
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 8878 0; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: karen loughren ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4068647
• MDR Text Key: 4851524
• Report Number: 9616091-2014-01793
• 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: 08/14/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/08/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: TREX26R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2014
• 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