MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVAMEX TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574; WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL

Model Number 9XT

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

This chair has a defect in one of the hand rims.- the customer said the rim is pulled apart and is not able to be adjusted to form smooth rim for the patient to propel the w/c--separated silver area is extremely sharp and a risk for damaging the patient's skin during use.No further info provided no follow up requested.

• Brand Name: TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 5406428
• MDR Text Key: 37428876
• Report Number: 9616091-2016-00152
• 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: 01/15/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/03/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9XT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2016
• 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