Sunrise Medical Quickie Power Wheelchairs

Sunrise Medical Quickie Power Wheelchairs

Activity 5.1.1 Failed Medical DevicesSunrise Medical Quickie Power Wheelchairs

Sunrise Medical Quickie Power WheelchairsThree ModelsRhythmGrooveZippy Z-Bop

Ultimate Driving ExperienceDreamlike TransitionsProven ReliabilityEasy ServiceabilityWide range of seating options

Minor ProblemOperator Display is loose

Rotates around its mount system

Results in wires pulling out of housing/casing

Short circuits fire hazard

Effects on Patients

Responsible PartySunrise MedicalThe 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.

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.

Improvement: Upgrade Kit

Referenceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFV2W4-Ip3Q&feature=player_embedded#!

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