MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO. POWER CHAIR 20 WIDE BY 18 DEEP FOR PMI; WHEELCHAIR, POWERED

Model Number M41SRR

Device Problems Crack (1135); Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 04/11/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Provider states the seat post is not tight, and the seat pivot cracked where the bolts attach.The provider states when he went to end user home, the seat bolts became loose and lost and the seat was not attached to the base.

• Brand Name: POWER CHAIR 20 WIDE BY 18 DEEP FOR PMI
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO.; no.5 weixi road, sip; suzhou jiangsu 21512 1; CH 215121
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVACARE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT CO.; no.5 weixi road, sip; suzhou jiangsu 21512 1; CH 215121
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 5651314
• MDR Text Key: 45104547
• Report Number: 3008262382-2016-00396
• 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: 04/14/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/12/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: M41SRR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2016
• 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