Permobil powered wheelchairs — Class II medical device recall Z-3178-2018
Terminated recall by Permobil, Ab, reported 2018-09-26, distributed nationwide. This correction decision has been made because of a potential failure of one or both backrest bars providing b
| Recall number | Z-3178-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Permobil, Ab, Timra, N/A, Sweden |
| Recall initiated | 2018-08-15 |
| Classified | 2018-09-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2021-05-03 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 3,134 units |
| Serial numbers | 2531000003, 2532000027, 2532000040, 2532000042, 2532000062, 2532000076, 2532001482, 2532001500, 2532001533, 2535002420, 2535002472, 2535002640, 2535002641, 2535002755, 2535002756, 2535002798, 2535002799, 2535002902, 2535002903, 2535002970, 2535003007, 2535003051, 2535003052, 2535003183, 2535003304 and 475 more |
| Model numbers | C300PS, C350PS, C400PS, C500PS, M300PS |
Product
Permobil powered wheelchairs, Model Numbers: (a) M300 PS, (b) C300 PS, (c) C350 PS, (d) C500 PS, (e) C400 PS Product Usage: The devices identified are intended to provide outdoor and indoor mobility to persons limited to a seated position that can operate a powered wheelchair.
Reason for recall
This correction decision has been made because of a potential failure of one or both backrest bars providing back support. If one or both back support telescoping bars fail the user could fall back leading to a potential injury.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.