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

Model Number M51PSR20B

Device Problem Mechanics Altered (2984)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Dealer is stating that the seat to back bracket is unstable, down recline bracket is not staying locked.

• 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: 5960036
• MDR Text Key: 55044636
• Report Number: 3008262382-2016-00650
• 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: 09/01/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/19/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: M51PSR20B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2016
• 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