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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2015-RN-01157-1
Product Name/Description Karma Wheelchairs

Item Name: Flexx(KM-8022)18*18
Item Number: 935-0252H6
Serial Number: TM14-018192~2014

ARTG Number: 182294.
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 25/11/2015
Responsible Entity Independent Home Care & Surgical Supplies Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Incorrect parts were supplied for Karma Wheelchairs. The bore diameter of the Flexx side frame and front caster mount should be Y8 to fit M8 screws. However, the Flexx that was provided was Y6 on the side frame and Y8 on the caster mount.

The production line did not realise the problem during production and assembled the caster mount to side frame by M6 screws. Since the castor mount has bigger holes (Y8), the wheelchair is likely to be wobbly while driving and more seriously, after a few months the M6 screws may fall off from the frame.

This action was taken prior to consultation with the TGA.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Independent Home Care & Surgical Supplies is contacting users to correct affected units.
This action has been closed-out on 11/11/2016.
Contact Information 02 4227 4315 - Independentt Home Care & Surgical Supplies