FDA recall record

Invacare AVIVA FX with LiNX Gyro Power Wheelchair recall — FDA Z-0446-2022

Power Wheelchairs with a LiNX Gyro component running firmware version 6.1.2 can experience a more aggressive deceleration rate than the programmed rate…

Class IIclassification
Z-0446-2022official record ID
Jan 12, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0446-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmInvacare Corporation
Report dateJan 12, 2022
Recall initiation dateNov 12, 2021
Quantity303 units US; 20 units OUS
LocationElyria, OH, United States

Official product description

Invacare AVIVA FX with LiNX Gyro Power Wheelchair (with LiNX Gyro Module Model Numbers DLX-GRY100-A and DLX-GRY101-A) Models: IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IFX-20MP, IFX-20C

Why the product was recalled

Power Wheelchairs with a LiNX Gyro component running firmware version 6.1.2 can experience a more aggressive deceleration rate than the programmed rate due to the system following the incorrect deceleration profile, resulting in potential injury

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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