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MDA/2008/029 - Beatle and Puma battery powered wheelchairs manufactured by Movingpeople.net or Handicare

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/029
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 4
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 21 April 2008 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2008/029

 

 
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Device:
Beatle and Puma battery powered wheelchairs manufactured by Movingpeople.net or Handicare.

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Problem:
Beatle wheelchairs in front wheel drive (FWD) configuration have tipped when travelling on slopes.

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Action by:
All those involved in the provision, prescription and use of these wheelchairs. In particular: wheelchair service managers, rehabilitation engineers and occupational therapists.		  

Action:

  • Trace all Beatle or Puma battery powered wheelchairs.
  • Provide each user with a copy of the amendment to the instructions for use on slopes (see appendix) and highlight the new limitations.
  • For wheelchairs with a FWD configuration consider fitting an anti-tip device, changing to the RWD configuration or provide an alternative wheelchair for users for whom these new limitations are unacceptable.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
OFSTED  - Directors of Children's Services
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Social services in England - Directors*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors
NHS Boards in Scotland - Chief Executives

* via CE Bulletin

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer contacts and contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.

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Appendix:
Beatle / Puma instructions for use (in pdf only).

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 21 May 2008
Deadline (action complete): 21 July 2008


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