MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVAMEX TRSX5/WD06/ADULT/28FB/BH16/1228/U2222C//U240 9153653560; WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL

Model Number TRSX50FBP

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

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

Event Date 01/05/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Dealer advised enduser stated was in the restroom and transferring and both wheel locks did not hold.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product was returned for evaluation.The return fields in oracle state: standard wheelchairs.Other, hold for detailed evaluation.Product received expanded evaluation.The expanded evaluation report states: utilizing existing complaint information, actual observations, and functional testing of the returned product in its "as received" condition, the complaint was not confirmed for wheel locks that would not prevent wheel rotation.The hardware for the wheel locks is loose, which allow the locks to slight lateral movement of the locks.However, the wheel locks are still able to be fully engaged to prevent wheel rotation.Complaint was not confirmed.The underlying cause could not be determined after reviewing the documentation in this investigation.

Event Description

Product was returned for evaluation.The return fields in oracle state: standard wheelchairs.Other, hold for detailed evaluation.Product received expanded evaluation.The expanded evaluation report states: utilizing existing complaint information, actual observations, and functional testing of the returned product in its "as received" condition, the complaint was not confirmed for wheel locks that would not prevent wheel rotation.The hardware for the wheel locks is loose, which allow the locks to slight lateral movement of the locks.However, the wheel locks are still able to be fully engaged to prevent wheel rotation.Dealer advised enduser stated was in the restroom and transferring and both wheel locks did not hold.

• Brand Name: TRSX5/WD06/ADULT/28FB/BH16/1228/U2222C//U240 9153653560
• Type of Device: WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer (Section G): INVAMEX; parque industrial manimex; reynosa 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin guyton ; one invacare way; elyria, OH 44035 ; 8003336900
• MDR Report Key: 5362925
• MDR Text Key: 35984641
• Report Number: 9616091-2016-00055
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/28/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: TRSX50FBP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/28/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/28/2016
• 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
• Patient Weight: 112