Motion Concepts Recalls TRx Vertical Positioner Due to Knee Support Failure Risk

Plain-English summary

Motion Concepts is recalling 59 units of the TRx Vertical Positioner, a wheelchair component classified as a Power Positioning System. The recall covers all units manufactured between June 2011 and May 2014. These devices were distributed in the United States across the states of Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

The recall was initiated because Motion Concepts identified a possibility of knee support failure. This failure could occur through the fatigue of two attachment bolts in the Vertical Position System. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Consumers who possess a TRx Vertical Positioner should check their serial number against the list provided in the official recall notice to determine if their unit is affected. If the serial number matches, they should contact Motion Concepts for further instructions on how to address the potential safety issue.

The recalled product

Product

TRx Vertical Positioner, Classification Name: Wheelchair Component - Power Positioning System.

Manufacturer

Motion Concepts

Category

Medical Device — Wheelchair Component

Hazard

• structural-failure
• bolt-fatigue

Affected units

59

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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