MalfunctionIOR
INVACARE ACTION A 4
Received Oct 29, 2001 · Event occurred Sep 8, 2001
Report MW1023213 · MDR key 358358
Device
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
27 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHEEL FELL OFF THE WHEELCHAIR. RPTR IS CONCERNED BECAUSE IF THE WHEELS FALL OFF THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. MFR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND WANTS TO EVALUATE WHEELCHAIR. RPTR DOES NOT WANT TO RETURN WHEELCHAIR BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT OR HOW MFR WILL PURSUE THE INVESTIGATION. MFR IS TRYING TO BLAME RPTR FOR THE PROBLEM. RPTR HAS ONLY SPOKEN TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CO.