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| Issued: 09 March 2009 at 14:30 |
Ref: MDA/2009/018
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Immediate action |
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Immediate action update |
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Action |
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Action update |
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Device:
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| Problem: Groove wheelchairs have not been fitted with a heavy duty transit kit or a restraining strap for the powered elevating leg rest. This strap allows the wheelchair to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle. In the event of a vehicle impact the wheelchair or leg rest could break loose, leading to injury to the wheelchair user or others. |
| Action: 1) Trace all Quickie Groove battery powered wheelchairs. 2) Ensure that the end users and carers are aware that until the appropriate parts are fitted, the Groove wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat within a vehicle. 3) Contact Sunrise to obtain a heavy duty transit kit, fitting information, updated instructions for use (IFU), and a restraining strap for the powered elevating leg rests where fitted. 4) Arrange for the parts to be fitted and ensure that users and transport providers are aware of the updated IFU. |
| 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. |
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Contact: Manufacturer |
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Action deadlines for the Central Alerting System (CAS)
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Deadline (action underway): 09 April 2009
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Deadline (action complete): 09 June 2009
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MDA/2009/018 - All Quickie Groove battery powered wheelchairs manufactured by Sunrise Medical 
