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Terminated

Permobil Chairman 2K powered wheelchair

FDA Recall Z-0834-03 · Posted 2003-05-15

Recalling FirmPermobile Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeITI
Date Initiated2003-03-07
Date Terminated2008-06-25
Product Quantity1,319

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.

Firm Action

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

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide, Canada and Puerto Rico

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K991658PERMOBIL POWERED WHEELCHAIR 1280Permobil AB · 1999-10-08

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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