Recall Z-0421-2010 ยท IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Invacare Corporation
Kuschall K Junior Manual wheelchair
| Date | Nov 25, 2009 (initiated Jun 15, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The handle has been breaking at a calculated weight of 65 kg which may have serious consequences (broken bones) depending on the circumstances of the break (e.g., user on ramps, hills, etc.). |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm contacted their customers by telephone and then sent a recall notification letter to each customer on 6/15/2009. Questions are directed to email: Recalls@Invacare.com or phone: 800-333-6900. |
| Quantity | 20 Wheelchairs |
| Distribution | Product was distributed to the following states: CA, CO, MN, NJ, OR, PA, TX & VA and one to Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K982336 | KUSCHALL DESIGN K3/K4 SERIES OF MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS Invacare Corp., Aug 21, 1998 |