MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET POWER LIFT W/LOW BASE-PLUS 9153633519; LIFT, PATIENT, NON-AC-POWERED

Model Number IH1200

Device Problem Sparking (2595)

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

Bad relays causing a spark in the lift (per tech).Tub is blowing fuses left and right and they're worried it's a health hazard.Tech call determined that the relays are bad.

• Brand Name: POWER LIFT W/LOW BASE-PLUS 9153633519
• Type of Device: LIFT, PATIENT, NON-AC-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: 5213155
• MDR Text Key: 31096881
• Report Number: 1525712-2015-05289
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSA
• 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: 10/20/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: IH1200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/10/2015
• 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