The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2023-2014·Announced 2014-07-16

Invacare Aquatec Fixed Backrest Recalled for Structural Failure Risk

Invacare is recalling 465 Aquatec Fixed Backrests because they may detach from the frame under uneven load, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device where the component may detach, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or significant injury risk, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling 465 units of the Aquatec Fixed Backrest, an accessory for the Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean, Ocean VIP, and Ocean E-VIP family. The recall was initiated because the backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load, which may result in the Fixed Backrest becoming detached from the frame.

The affected units were distributed in Pennsylvania and Canada. The specific models involved are the Aquatec Ocean (Model # 1534327), Ocean VIP (Model # 1470713 and 1470793), and Ocean E-VIP (Model # 1525707). The source text does not specify the exact date of the recall or the specific actions consumers should take beyond the identification of the defect.

The recalled product

Product
Aquatec Fixed Backrest - accessory for Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean, Ocean VIP and Ocean E-VIP family.
Affected units
465

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean (Model # 1534327)
  • Ocean VIP (Model # 1470713 and 1470793) and Ocean E-VIP (Model # 1525707).

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: