BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1), Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035. These shower chairs are designed for individuals who require seating support when bathing or showering and provide comfort and safety in the bathtub.

    Recall: Z-2461-2012 · Initiated August 6, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2461-2012
    Event Number
    62965
    Firm
    Invacare Corporation
    FEI Number
    3002889431
    Product Code
    KMN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    August 6, 2012
    Posted
    September 26, 2012
    Terminated
    February 11, 2014
    Address
    1 Invacare Way, Elyria, OH, 44035-4190

    Description

    Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1), Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035. These shower chairs are designed for individuals who require seating support when bathing or showering and provide comfort and safety in the bathtub.

    Reason

    On August 6, 2012, Invacare voluntarily recalled the Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1) based on the return, quality and adverse event data received.

    Action

    Invacare sent an "URGENT: RECALL INFORMATION" letter dated August 31, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of any affected product and to call the Recall Support Line at 877-496-5041 for assistance.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, GUAM, ISRAEL, NEW ZEALAND, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.

    Quantity

    21,168 chairs