MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAGIC MOBILITY MAGIC MOBILITY; EXTREME X8

Device Problems Melted (1385); Electrical Shorting (2926)

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

Event Date 09/12/2017

Event Type  No Answer Provided  

Event Description

Patient used his power wheelchair as a ground for his welder.This created a major overcurrent causing the chair to short and the wiring to melt.The wheelchair cannot be tested due to the extensive damage to the chair.The power wheelchair is unfit for use and has been condemned.No other issues have been reported for this power wheelchair.

• Brand Name: MAGIC MOBILITY
• Type of Device: EXTREME X8
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAGIC MOBILITY; noble park, vic 3174 ; AS 3174
• MDR Report Key: 7040932
• MDR Text Key: 92475739
• Report Number: MW5073396
• 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: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/15/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/16/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1