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MalfunctionILK

6257 XPEDITION HIGH CONFIG

Received Sep 29, 2023 · Event occurred Sep 2, 2023

Report 0001831750-2023-01010 · MDR key 17844939

Device

Generic name

Transport, Patient, Powered

Catalog number

625705550002

Product problems

  • Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse
  • Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT WAS DIFFICULT TO FOLD/UNFOLD. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE WERE ALLEGED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE B5 SUMMARY AND SECTION H CODES HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE COMPLETED INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT WAS DIFFICULT TO FOLD/UNFOLD. FURTHER COMMUNICATION WITH THE SALES REP FOR THE ACCOUNT IDENTIFIED THAT NO DEFECT WAS ALLEGED WITH THE CHAIR BUT THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO UNFOLD THE UNIT WITHOUT ENGAGING THE RELEASE LEVER FIRST, CAUSING THE CUSTOMER TO EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND TO DAMAGE THE CHAIR. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE WERE ALLEGED.