MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INVAMEX TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574; WHEELCHAIR, MECHANICAL

Model Number T422RFAP

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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

The dealer stated the rear wheel (not sure which side) was hitting the frame.They tried to change the rear wheel and it continued to hit the frame.He stated there is an issue with the frame of the chair.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional/updated information was added to reflect the device being returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The result of the evaluation was that the left rear arm gusset doesn't line up correctly not allowing enough clearance between left rear wheel and left arm, which confirmed the original complaint issue.However, the underlying cause could not be determined.

Event Description

The dealer stated the rear wheel (not sure which side) was hitting the frame.They tried to change the rear wheel and it continued to hit the frame.He stated there is an issue with the frame of the chair.

• Brand Name: TRANSPORT 20 IN X 16 IN 9153637574
• 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: 5383427
• MDR Text Key: 36536214
• Report Number: 9616091-2016-00086
• 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: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/21/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/21/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: T422RFAP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/21/2016
• 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