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Power Wheelchairs (2013-10-22)
- Starting date:
- October 22, 2013
- Posting date:
- November 25, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-36865
Recalled products
A. Power Wheelchairs
Reason
Invacare has recently identified a supplier quality issue involving the electrical component of Invacare SPJ+ joysticks and Invacare MK6I driver controls (excluding all ASI, Sip-n-puff, and Switch control systems) on some Invacare power wheelchair models. The defect may result in the power wheelchair slowing down relative to the commanded speed and then recovering, creating an unintended acceleration. The unintended acceleration due to this defect has resulted in a consumer's power wheelchair running into objects, which has led to four confirmed minor injuries, which included bruising, pinched fingers, and pinched hands.
Affected products
A. Power Wheelchairs
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Invacare Corp.
One Invacare Way
Elyria
44036
Ohio
UNITED STATES