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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00453-1
Product Name/Description	Viper & Viper Plus Powerchairs Manufactured between July 2006 and July 2007 This recall action was conducted prior to approval of the recall strategy by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class III
Recall Action Commencement Date	15/05/2013
Responsible Entity	Ausmedic Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Instances of frame failures have been identified where considerable heavy usage of the wheelchair has instigated a fracture in the aluminium tubing that supports the rear drive motors.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	An upgrade kit has been supplied and fitted by a service engineer to reduce the potential for frame fracture occurring. For more details, please see http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-device-viper-wheelchairs-131003.htm .
Contact Information	1300 473 422 - Ausmedic Australia