Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs Activity 5.1.1 – Failed Medical Devices.

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Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs Activity 5.1.1 – Failed Medical Devices

Transcript of Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs Activity 5.1.1 – Failed Medical Devices.

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  • Sunrise Medical Quickie Power Wheelchairs Activity 5.1.1 Failed Medical Devices
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  • Sunrise Medical Quickie Power Wheelchairs
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  • Three Models Rhythm Groove Zippy Z-Bop Ultimate Driving Experience Dreamlike Transitions Proven Reliability Easy Serviceability Wide range of seating options
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  • Minor Problem Operator Display is loose Rotates around its mount system Results in wires pulling out of housing/casing Short circuits fire hazard
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  • Effects on Patients
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  • Responsible Party Sunrise Medical The company contacted their customers by phone and mailed notification letters on May 1, 2007. Consumers should contact their dealers about the installation of the upgrade kit.
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  • Litigation/Lawsuits No evidence of any litigation because product was recalled and an upgrade kit to fix the problem was provided. Products were mentioned as recalled medical devices by the Kreisman Law Offices in Chicago in an attempt to solicit clients to file possible lawsuits.
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  • Improvement: Upgrade Kit
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  • References http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFV2W4- Ip3Q&feature=player_embedded#! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7219474480_29496f862a_c.jpg https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQI1nA- q3HnXB_P4Q5nHj1e6pRzQMgcj5UERUYZzJgd9AjHkEX https://encrypted- tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGD9SbJUIANYF4Q0FXc0dx vuXSOJB18wBE0lLM6mq5pSIKc6d8 robertkreisman.com pltw.org