MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574; WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL

Model Number SPT

Device Problem Device Maintenance Issue (1379)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The dealer stated the cables are broken.He stated this is routine maintenance, not a defect.The chair is in a care facility and used on multiple patients.No injury or property damage to report.The dealer confirmed no one patient to provide patient details.

Manufacturer Narrative

A follow up will be sent if the product or additional information is obtained.

• Brand Name: TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL
• 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: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 4813309
• MDR Text Key: 5894290
• Report Number: 1525712-2015-03141
• 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: 05/06/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/02/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SPT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2015
• 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