Sunrise Medical (US) LLC recalls Quickie Q7 wheelchair. Model EIR4 Physical Medicine. The Quickie Q7 series of wheelchair's intended use is to provide m…

Recall date

July 1, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2290-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

Sold / distributed

US and Mexico, Japan, Chile, Kuwait, Columbia, Hong Kong, China, Uruguay, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, El Salvador, Bahrain, Uruguay, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands Antilles, British Virgin Islands,

Why it was recalled

There is an observed failure of the backrest bracket which can fatigue over the life time of the product. When this occurs there is the possibility of the bracket fracturing causing the backrest to detach from the chair frame.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Quickie Q7 wheelchair. Model EIR4 Physical Medicine. The Quickie Q7 series of wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.