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Quickie 7 SeriesRecalls & reported problems

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC · The QUICKIE® 7 Series redefines ultra lightweight wheelchair technology for the active user. Its personalized ergonomics, premium materials, and open back design offer you ultimate freedom of movement. Where will you go? · Class 1

Adverse event reports
10
Deaths reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00016958052367), received between Jun 16, 2021 and Oct 1, 2021 — classified as 1 death, 4 injuries, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (4 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Unstable4
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Fracture1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • Mechanical Problem1
  • Noise, Audible1

Patient problems

  • Bruise/Contusion2
  • Insufficient Information2
  • Limb Fracture2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Abrasion1
  • Fall1
  • Hematoma1
  • Laceration(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    DEALER REPORTS THAT END USER FELL FROM CHAIR. RIGHT SIDE ARMREST BROKE AND MAY HAVE LED TO FALL. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT FOR THE FALL BY THE END USER AT THE TIME OF THE FALL. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Fall

    MAUDE report 12566167 ↗
  • DeathAug 31, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    SUNRISE DEALER IN (B)(6) "INFORMED US THAT A USER WAS TRAVELING UP A RAMP IN A QUICKIE QM710 AND RESULTED IN DEATH." INCIDENT IS CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE CORONER. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. FAULT LOG WAS PROVIDED BY CORONER AND ASSESSMENT OF CONTROLLER LOG IS ATTACHED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12394347 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    THE END USER REPORTED THAT HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE SIDEWALK WHEN THE CHAIR SHIFTED TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CHAIR TO FLIP ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. THE END USER SUFFERED SCRAPES ON HIS KNEE.

    Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion

    MAUDE report 12321811 ↗
  • InjuryAug 13, 2021Unintended Collision; Unintended Collision

    ON OR AROUND (B)(6) 2020, END USER CLAIMS THAT WHEELCHAIR MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE END USER'S LEG TO GET CAUGHT PINNED BETWEEN THE DINING ROOM TABLE AND A CHAIR. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AND BROKEN LEG WAS DIAGNOSED. TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED. REPORT OF INJURY WAS NOT RECEIVED UNTIL (B)(6) 2020.

    Patient problems: Limb Fracture

    MAUDE report 12319611 ↗
  • InjuryAug 13, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    SUNRISE ACCOUNT MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE END USER WAS COMING DOWN HIS RAMP AND WHEN HE REACHED THE BOTTOM THE SUSPENSION FAILED CAUSING THE END USER TO TIP FORWARD OUT OF THE CHAIR RESULTING IN A BROKEN ANKLE.

    Patient problems: Limb Fracture

    MAUDE report 12319116 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    END USER REPORTED THAT THE SUSPENSION HAD FELT SOFT AND WAS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH FOR ABOUT A MONTH. END USER WAS DRIVING THE CHAIR AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP CAUSING THE FOOTPLATE TO DIG INTO THE GROUND RESULTING IN HIM BEING EJECTED FROM THE CHAIR. END USER STATED THAT HE SUFFERED A BLACK EYE AS A RESULT.

    Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion

    MAUDE report 12309954 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 10, 2021Unstable; Unstable

    END USER REPORTED THAT HE WAS WALKING THE DOG AND AS HE TURNED AROUND THE SHOCKS FAILED CAUSING THE CHAIR TO TIP ONTO ITS SIDE. HE REPORTS THAT HE SUFFERED CUTS AND SCRAPES ON HIS SHOULDER, LEG, ARMS AND BACK.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 12304487 ↗
  • InjuryAug 5, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam; Noise, Audible; Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam; Noise, Audible

    ACCORDING TO END USER, HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE LEFT SIDE MOTOR OF HIS POWERED WHEELCHAIR LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CHAIR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. THE END USER FELL OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR AND CLAIMS TO HAVE SUFFERED NUMEROUS INJURIES (1) BROKEN RIBS, (2), DISLOCATED SHOULDER, AND (3) A POSSIBLE BROKEN LEG. NONE OF THESE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN SUBSTANTIATED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THESE ARE FRAUDULENT CLAIMS.

    Patient problems: Multiple Fractures; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Subluxation

    MAUDE report 12284906 ↗
  • InjuryJul 24, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE USER WAS APPARENTLY DRIVING THE WHEELCHAIR WHEN IT "STARTED MOVING ERRATICALLY." THE USER ENDED UP IN THE GUTTER AFTER FALLING OUT OF THE CHAIR AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT NO INJURIES WERE CLAIMED AND NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS GIVEN. PATIENT WAS EVALUATED AND RELEASED. DEALER TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE REPORTED ISSUE REGARDING ERRATIC MOVEMENTS.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12222630 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    ON OR ABOUT (B)(6) 2021, END USER WAS RIDING DOWN THE SIDEWALK AT CAMPUS (IN BOSTON); THERE WAS NO TERRAIN CHANGE. THE SIDEWALK ITSELF IS A LITTLE WIDER THAN AN AVERAGE STREET SIDEWALK. SHE NOTICED ONE OF THE FRONT CASTERS WAS NOT WORKING AS INTENDED. THE SMALLER FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND SHE FELL OUT OF HER CHAIR SIDEWAYS, BUMPING HER HEAD CAUSING A SCRAPE AND SOME BLOOD. IN MOM'S WORDS, DUE TO THE SMART DRIVE BEING ON THE CHAIR AND ACTIVE, THE CHAIR DIDN'T STOP, INSTEAD IT BUCKED HER OUT OF THE CHAIR SIDEWAYS. THE END USER DID MAKE A VISIT TO A LOCAL URGENT CARE IN THE BOSTON AREA WHERE SHE WAS BANDAGED UP WITH A HEAD INJURY, DESCRIBED AS AN EGG. SWELLING WENT DOWN AFTER A FEW DAYS AND SHE WAS FINE.

    Patient problems: Abrasion; Hematoma

    MAUDE report 12013753 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.