FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

POWERED WHEELCHAIR

MDR report key: 2880308 · Received December 19, 2012

Report

Report Number
1525712-2012-03130
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
December 19, 2012
Date of Event
November 18, 2012
Report Date
December 18, 2012
Manufacturer
INVACARE TAYLOR STREET
Product Code
ITI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PROVIDER ALLEGES ARM TUBE FOR THE JOYSTICK BROKE. THE REPORTER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IT WAS LEARNED THE END USER IS HANDICAPPED AND IS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED TO BREAK THE JOYSTICK ARM TUBE. THE CHAIR HAS BEEN IN USE SINCE (B)(6) 2012. THE CHAIR HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED BUT THE END USER HAS A BACK UP CHAIR. NO INJURY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 POWERED WHEELCHAIR 890.3860 ITI INVACARE TAYLOR STREET TDXSP-CG

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other