Invacare Power Wheelchairs (2015-01-09)

Starting date:

January 9, 2015

Posting date:

January 23, 2015

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-43455

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Recalled Products

A) TDX SR series Power Wheelchairs

B) FDX series Power Wheelchairs

C) Storm series Power Wheelchairs

D) TDX SP Power Wheelchairs

Reason

Invacare has recently identified a potential wiring pinch point involving Invacare FDX, TDX series and storm series power wheelchairs with 20"-24" width configurations with formula CG recline seating system (i.e. tilt/recline, tilt/recline/elevate, or recline only) and a conventional style back. There is a possibility that if the slack in the wires is not routed and secured correctly, and with flexing of the back pan under the user's weight, the headrest knob or clamp bracket may pinch, damage or cut the wire creating a hazard. Smoking, sparking, burning or fire may occur if any wire in this area is repetitively pinched at the same location over a period of time. Not all impacted chairs are expected to have slack in the wiring that is not routed and secured correctly.

Affected products