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| Issued: 24 February 2009 at 12:00 |
Ref: MDA/2009/015
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Immediate action |
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Immediate action update |
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Action |
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Action update |
| Device: All Action 2000 manual wheelchairs manufactured by Invacare with serial numbers from 7007533957 to 7008568013 inclusive. |
| Problem: The bolts used to secure the castor assemblies to the wheelchair frame can fail in use. This has caused occupants to fall from their wheelchair and sustain injuries. |
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Action:
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| Action by: All those involved in the provision, prescription, repair, maintenance and use of these wheelchairs. In particular: wheelchair service managers, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, maintenance staff and contractors. |
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Contact: Manufacturer E-mail: uk@invacare.com |
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Action deadlines for the Central Alerting System (CAS)
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Deadline (action underway): 24 March 2009
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Deadline (action complete): 27 May 2009
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MDA/2009/015 - All Action 2000 manual wheelchairs manufactured by Invacare 
