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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00458-1
Product Name/Description	Otto Bock A200 Power Wheelchair, SKIPPI and SKIPPI PLUS Power Wheelchairs Units delivered between 20 June 2011 and 8 March 2013 ARTG Number: 177246
Recall Action Level	Consumer
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	23/04/2014
Responsible Entity	Otto Bock Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	During the course of on-going market observations the front caster fork complaint rate of the three wheelchairs has increased. A detailed analysis of the reports shows that the caster forks may, in unusual circumstances, break when repeatedly driven over or against street curbs.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Ottobock Healthcare is replacing the caster fork on all affected A200 Power Wheelchair, SKIPPI and SKIPPI PLUS Power Wheelchairs. Product corrections are to be carried out by the wheelchair dealer. For more details, please see http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-device-ottobock-power-wheelchairs.htm .
Contact Information	02 8818 2817 - Otto Bock Australia Pty Ltd