| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2018-RN-00070-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
Sorg Jump Alpha, Jump Beta and Vector Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs with back tubes made of section tubes with groove
Manufactured between 01/2008 - 09/2015
ARTG Number: 226472
(Motum - Wheelchair, attendant/occupant driven) |
| Recall Action Level |
Consumer |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
23/02/2018 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Motum has been made aware by the manufacturer, SORG, through continuous market observation, a potential weakness with a certain configuration of back tubes on SORG wheelchairs from the production date range of 01/2008 to 09/2015 which may result in breakage of the back tube under extreme loads.
To date, there have been no injuries or harm reported as a result of this issue |
| Recall Action |
Product Defect Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Motum will be in contact with affected users to arrange for replacement of the backrest tubes.
This action has been closed out on 11/09/2019 |
| Contact Information |
08 9381 2087 - Customer Service Support |