Invacare Height Adjustable — Class II medical device recall Z-0556-2013
Terminated recall by Invacare Corporation, reported 2012-12-26, distributed nationwide. Following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking cane
| Recall number | Z-0556-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-06 |
| Classified | 2012-12-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-12-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-08-20 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CN, TW |
| Quantity | 38,280 canes |
| Model numbers | 40918-6, 8916, 8917 |
Product
Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. The cane is used as an aid in walking or ambulation.
Reason for recall
Following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking canes. The device was recalled from distribution based on reports indicating that there is a possibility that the button which holds the cane at the desired height, may suddenly and unexpectedly compress, causing the cane to collapse and cause possible injury to the user.
Machine access
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