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

Model Number TDXSP-MCG

Device Problem Electrical Shorting (2926)

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

Dealer states the wire from the joystick can be wiggled and there is a short in it.The dealer stated that because the chair is cutting off because of the short in the joystick cable.Dealer stated that he does not recall an error code being associated with this issue.

• 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: 5522223
• MDR Text Key: 41257389
• Report Number: 1525712-2016-00866
• 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: 03/04/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2016
• 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?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2016
• 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