Date Initiated by Firm | March 07, 2003 |
Date Posted | May 15, 2003 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 25, 2008 |
Recall Number | Z-0834-03 |
Recall Event ID |
25733 |
510(K)Number | K991658 |
Product Classification |
Wheelchair, Powered - Product Code ITI
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Product | Permobil Chairman 2K powered wheelchair |
Code Information |
Serial numbers: 1100155 to 1102472 and 4100019 through 4100225. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Permobile Inc. 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon TN 370906005
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For Additional Information Contact | Barry Steelman 800-736-0925 Ext. 256 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | One of the wheelchair motors needed a grounding strap to ensure that the motors are at the same voltage potential as the chassis of the wheelchair. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | Permobil Inc has notified its field representatives of the voluntary recall and these representatives have been provided with lists of each Chairman 2K serial number and the Dealer to which the wheelchair was sold. This list also includes the name of the individual for whom the wheelchair was specified at the time of order from Permobil Inc, where applicable.
The Permobil field representatives have been trained to perform the upgrade and have been provided the necessary tools to complete the task. They will also train and supervise the Dealer''s technicians who will effect the upgrade at the Dealer level, as the field representatives will rely upon their Dealer network to complete the upgrades in a timely fashion. |
Quantity in Commerce | 1,319 |
Distribution | Nationwide, Canada and Puerto Rico |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = ITI
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