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Health product recall

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
Invacare Corp.
One Invacare Way
Elyria
44036
Ohio
UNITED STATES