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Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs. Activity 5.1.1 – Failed Medical Devices. Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs. Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs. Three Models Rhythm™ Groove™ Zippy® Z-Bop™ Ultimate Driving Experience Dreamlike Transitions Proven Reliability
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Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs Activity 5.1.1 – Failed Medical Devices
Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs Three Models • Rhythm™ • Groove™ • Zippy® Z-Bop™ Ultimate Driving Experience • Dreamlike Transitions • Proven Reliability • Easy Serviceability • Wide range of seating options
Minor Problem • Operator Display is loose • Rotates around its mount system • Results in wires pulling out of housing/casing • Short circuits – fire hazard
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.
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.
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:ANd9GcSGD9SbJUIANYF4Q0FXc0dxvuXSOJB18wBE0lLM6mq5pSIKc6d8 • robertkreisman.com • pltw.org