Events

Recall of Braun wheelchair lift, model NVL,

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by The Braun Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    56686
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2469-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-08-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-09-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-05-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=94280
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    elevator, wheelchair - Product Code ING
  • Reason
    The wheelchair lifts threshold warning system may not operate and the wheelchair user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
  • Action
    The Braun Corporation issued a Service Bulletin 34273 entitled "Lift Threshold Sensitivity Bulletin 34273 on October 2007. Braun Corporation also sent a "Safety Recall" letter to the Braun lift owner and letters to all customers on or about August 15, 2007. The letters described the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and conduct a safety recall if they used recalled lifts as original equipment in a system or vehicle that they built; ensure that any associated customers are notified to discontinue the use of their vehicles until they schedule a repair, and verify the threshold warning system is within the NHTSA specification. The customers were informed to contact the NHTSA with questions by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http//www.safercar.gov. If they have any problem obtaining the needed repair or wish to schedule service with an approved Braun technician, contact the Braun Corporation Product Support at 1-800-946-7513.

Device

Braun wheelchair lift, model NVL,
  • Model / Serial
    model year 2005-2006.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution
  • Product Description
    Braun wheelchair lift, model NVL, Braun Corporation, Winamac, IN || A wheelchair lift for motor vehicles.
  • Manufacturer
    The Braun Corporation

Manufacturer

The Braun Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    The Braun Corporation, 631 W 11th St, Winamac IN 46996-1245
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Investor AB
  • Source
    USFDA