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

Model Number 9XT

Device Problem Break (1069)

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 provider states the crossbrace is broken at a weld.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional/updated information was added to reflect the device 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 and the expanded evaluation, the weld was broken at the saddle end of the crossbrace.However, the saddle end was not received.Additionally, the upholstery attachment fasteners were no longer on the seat rail portion of the crossbrace.

Event Description

The provider states the crossbrace is broken at a weld.

• 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: 5401450
• MDR Text Key: 37235054
• Report Number: 9616091-2016-00151
• 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: 02/18/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/01/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9XT
• 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