MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVACARE TAYLOR STREET SOLARA 3G DEMO 3 LOW SHEAR RECLINE/20 IN H MATRX PB BACK; WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL

Model Number CT7A

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A return was issued and the product is awaiting receipt and/or evaluation. a follow up will be filed if/when any additional information is provided.

Event Description

The frame broke at a weld.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional/updated information was added to reflect the base frame being returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, and subsequent testing verified the complaint.However, the underlying cause could not be determined.Per the initial evaluation, the left side seat tab had been broken and welded back together.An expanded evaluation was performed.The expanded evaluation report confirmed that the seat tab on the left side of the crossbar exhibited damage (a raised, contoured surface with paint missing) that suggested it may have been broken and re-welded together.

Event Description

The frame broke at a weld.

• Brand Name: SOLARA 3G DEMO 3 LOW SHEAR RECLINE/20 IN H MATRX PB BACK
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL
• 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: 5129603
• MDR Text Key: 27923906
• Report Number: 1525712-2015-04760
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IOR
• 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
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Followup
• Report Date: 02/18/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: CT7A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/18/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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