Recall Z-0556-2013— Invacare Corporation
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Invacare Corporation, initiated 2012-11-06, terminated 2013-08-20. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. 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: 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..
- Recalling firm
- Invacare Corporation
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2012-11-06
- Terminated
- 2013-08-20
- Firm location
- Elyria, OH, United States
Product description
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.
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