MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO. PRONTO M41 BLUE BASE 9153645762; WHEELCHAIR, POWERED

Model Number M41SRB

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Mechanics Altered (2984)

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

Event Date 03/12/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by dealer that right motor gearbox is stuttering and locking up on the m41srb power chair.

• Brand Name: PRONTO M41 BLUE BASE 9153645762
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO.; no.5 weixi road, sip; suzhou jiangsu 2151 21; CH 215121
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO.; no.5 weixi road, sip; suzhou jiangsu 2151 21; CH 215121
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4643287
• MDR Text Key: 5612390
• Report Number: 3008262382-2015-01034
• 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: 03/20/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/31/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: M41SRB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2015
• 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