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Padded Swing Away Arm Rest with Receiver; Uses on wheelchair models: Quickie Q7 (EIR4), GT (EIR3), GTi (EIT4) and Zippie

FDA device recall Z-2113-2012 · posted 2012-07-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
Reason for recall
Reports of injury when the Padded Swing Away Armrest is used for full body weight. Owner's manual states that armrest is only designed for resting of forearm.
Action taken
Sunrise Medical sent a Safety Notice letter dated June 25, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter request that clinicians/suppliers post this safety notice in a conspicuous location, making customers and therapists aware of the issue. The letter also encourage end users to read the owner's manual and follow the recommenations for proper usage of the recalled product. Customers are instructed to complete and return the Supplier Notification and Response Form. For questions contact Sunrise Medical Regulatory Affairs at 888-208-4901.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IOR
Quantity affected
14, 035
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Date initiated
2012-06-26
Date posted
2012-07-31
Date terminated
2012-11-01
Location
Fresno, CA

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