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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller

Reported: July 30, 2014 Initiated: June 24, 2014 #Z-2091-2014

Product Description

MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller

Reason for Recall

M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.

Details

Recalling Firm
Invacare Corporation
Units Affected
819
Distribution
Nationwide Distriution: CA, SC, IL, UT, TN, KS, HI, NJ, LA, TX,FL, IN, AL, AZ, MN, WI, MN, MI, AR,MA, GA, MS, NJ, NM, OK, ME, PA, NY, NC, OK, MO, WA, IA, OR,KY, MD, NE, ID, VA, WA, ND, MT, OH, NH, CT. Also shipped to Canada
Location
Elyria, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller. Recalled by Invacare Corporation. Units affected: 819.
Why was this product recalled?
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2091-2014.