Medical Device
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Z-1201-2012

TDX SP Power Wheelchair, Model #'s: TDXSP-CG, TDXSP-CG-GT, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, Distributed By: Invacare...

Invacare GmbH / initiated 2012-02-10 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Invacare Corporation began a recall of TDX SP Power Wheelchair, Model #'s: TDXSP-CG, TDXSP-CG-GT, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, Distributed By: Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035 The Invacare TDX... on . The reason FDA records is "Invacare Corporation decided to recall the product because use of this actuator could result in reduced cross sectional current carrying area due to wear/chafing of the wires". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1201-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Invacare GmbH
Product
TDX SP Power Wheelchair, Model #'s: TDXSP-CG, TDXSP-CG-GT, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, Distributed By: Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035 The Invacare TDX power wheelchair is a battery powered, motor driven device with the intended function and use of providing mobility to those persons limited to a sitting position that have the capability of operating a power wheelchair. It is a rigid or non-folding type power wheelchair, with mid wheel drive capability.
Product code
ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Reason for recall
Invacare Corporation decided to recall the product because use of this actuator could result in reduced cross sectional current carrying area due to wear/chafing of the wires.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Invacare, sent an "URGENT: RECALL INFORMATION" letter dated February 10, 2012 to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Invacare has developed retrofit kits intended to address this issue. The consignees were instructed to contact the customers that have potentially affected product and perform the necessary updates. The consignees were also instructed to complete and return the Provider Response Form to order the retrofit kit. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-333-6900.
Quantity in commerce
102 wheelechairs
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, RI, SD, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and countries of: Australia, Canada and New Zeland.
Product codes and lots
Model# TDXDP-CG, Serial# 11HE001056; Model# TDXP-CG, Serial# 11GE004364, 11HE000039; Model# TDXSP-CG, Serial# 11GE001580, 11GE001593, 11GE001874, 11GE001886, 11GE001919, 11GE001919, 11GE001920, 11GE002363, 11GE002455, 11GE002456, 11GE002464, 11GE002622, 11GE002625, 11GE002635, 11GE002839, 11GE002850, 11GE003048, 11GE003075, 11GE003249, 11GE003258, 11GE003500, 11GE003503, 11GE003687, 11GE003690, 11GE003931, 11GE003934, 11GE004230, 11GE004354, 11GE004355, 11GE004356, 11GE004359, 11GE004361, 11GE004490, 11GE004638, 11GE004642, 11HE000047, 11HE000333, 11HE000335, 11HE000343, 11HE000344, 11HE000508, 11HE000748, 11HE000749, 11HE000752, 11HE000755, 11HE000848, 11HE001057, 11HE001243, 11HE001244, 11HE001246, 11HE001311, 11HE001515, 11HE001645, 11HE001647, 11HE001653, 11HE001659, 11HE001838, 11HE001843, 11HE00756; Model# TDXSP-CG-GT, Serial# 11GE001891, 11GE002134, 11GE002849, 11GE003064, 11GE003504; Model# TDXSP-CT-GT, Serial# 11GE002849; Model# TDXSP-MCG, Serial# 11GE000322, 11GE001567, 11GE001894, 11GE002136, 11GE002137, 11GE002372, 11GE002376, 11GE002377, 11GE002378, 11GE002382, 11GE002383, 11GE002385, 11GE002657, 11GE002852, 11GE003065, 11GE003067, 11GE003070, 11GE003073, 11GE003252, 11GE003261, 11GE003263, 11GE003266, 11GE003711, 11GE003712, 11GE003938, 11GE004134, 11GE004135, 11GE004368, 11HE000055, 11HE000102, 11HE000348, 11HE000511, 11HE000761, 11HE001250, 11HE001450, 11HE002071 & 11HE002523.