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MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller

FDA device recall Z-2091-2014 · posted 2014-07-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Invacare Corporation
Reason for recall
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.
Action taken
The controllers will be reporogrammed in the field upon installation Invacare Sent out a Technical Services Bulletin (Oct. 15, 2012) . Please call 800-832-4707, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 7:00 pm EST, for assistance. If you are aware of a consumer complaint regarding this controller, please contact the Invacare Customer Service Complaints Department at 877-374-8919, Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 7:00pm or cscomplaints@invacare.com
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
ITI
Quantity affected
819
Distribution
Nationwide Distriution: CA, SC, IL, UT, TN, KS, HI, NJ, LA, TX,FL, IN, AL, AZ, MN, WI, MN, MI, AR,MA, GA, MS, NJ, NM, OK, ME, PA, NY, NC, OK, MO, WA, IA, OR,KY, MD, NE, ID, VA, WA, ND, MT, OH, NH, CT.
Date initiated
2014-06-24
Date posted
2014-07-22
Date terminated
2014-10-15
Location
Elyria, OH

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RecordFirmDate
INVACARE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS, MODELS M50, M51, M71 & M91 (K021680)Invacare Corp.2002-06-18