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MDA/2008/050 - Harrier Heavy Duty (HD) battery powered wheelchair manufactured by Invacare

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/050
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: 08 July 2008 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2008/050

 

 
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Device:
Harrier Heavy Duty (HD) battery powered wheelchair manufactured by Invacare

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Problem:

  • These wheelchairs have been supplied without battery transportation straps. This means there is the potential for the battery to detach from the frame in the event of a vehicle impact.
  • Additionally, changes have also been made to the instructions for use with regard to the wheelchairs use as a seat in a vehicle.

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

Action:

  • Trace all Harrier HD battery powered wheelchairs in use and in storage.
  • Inform the user that the wheelchair must not be used as a seat in transport until the battery transportation strap has been fitted.
  • Contact Invacare to obtain a battery transportation strap and arrange for the battery transportation strap to be fitted.
  • Ensure users are aware of the new instructions for use regarding the use of the wheelchair as a seat during transportation.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
OFSTED  - Directors of Children's Services
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) - Headquarters
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Social services in England - 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 CSCI and Healthcare Commission.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 08 August 2008
Deadline (action complete): 08 October 2008


Page last modified: 08 July 2008