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Permobil Chairman 2K powered wheelchair

FDA device recall Z-0834-03 · posted 2003-05-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Permobile Inc.
Reason for recall
One of the wheelchair motors needed a grounding strap to ensure that the motors are at the same voltage potential as the chassis of the wheelchair.
Action taken
Permobil Inc has notified its field representatives of the voluntary recall and these representatives have been provided with lists of each Chairman 2K serial number and the Dealer to which the wheelchair was sold. This list also includes the name of the individual for whom the wheelchair was specified at the time of order from Permobil Inc, where applicable. The Permobil field representatives have been trained to perform the upgrade and have been provided the necessary tools to complete the task. They will also train and supervise the Dealer''s technicians who will effect the upgrade at the Dealer level, as the field representatives will rely upon their Dealer network to complete the upgrades in a timely fashion.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
ITI
Quantity affected
1,319
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada and Puerto Rico
Date initiated
2003-03-07
Date posted
2003-05-15
Date terminated
2008-06-25
Location
Lebanon, TN

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