MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET POWER CHAIR 20 WIDE BY 18 DEEP FOR PMI; WHEELCHAIR, POWERED

Model Number TDXSP-MCG

Device Problems Device Stops Intermittently (1599); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The right motor will intermittenly not engage and the gearbox is making a winding noise.

Manufacturer Narrative

Should additional information become available a supplemental record will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was evaluated by the returns department which found that the gears are locked up.Motor passed sciemetrics.No unusual noise during bench test.Wiggled wires and brake cam with no failure.

Event Description

The right motor will intermittently not engage and the gearbox is making a winding noise.

• Brand Name: POWER CHAIR 20 WIDE BY 18 DEEP FOR PMI
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, POWERED
• 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: 4941849
• MDR Text Key: 21127434
• Report Number: 1525712-2015-04026
• 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,distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/17/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: TDXSP-MCG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/17/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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