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AMIGO RD

Received Aug 9, 2005 · Event occurred Jul 15, 2005

Report 1821729-2005-00002 · MDR key 737057

Device

Generic name

Motorized Scooter With Seat

Model number

310000

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Self-Activation or Keying
  • Device Tipped Over

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE GETTING OUT OF HER CAR, THE CUSTOMER WENT TO DRIVE FORWARD AND THEN IN REVERSE AND WHILE IN REVERSE THE AMIGO TOOK OFF AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL IT HIT A CURB AND THEN TIPPED OVER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT UPON OPENING VAN TO EXIT OUT, SHE WENT FORWARD AND THEN REVERSE AND HIT THE CURB AND TIPPED OVER.

Remedial action

  • Replace