Transcend Chair Series 0731401Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190790004040), received between Feb 25, 2025 and Sep 8, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 8, 2026Unintended Movement

  An end user reported while transporting a patient on the stair chair, down 7 steps, the black bar on the underside of the chair separated from the chair. There was no allegation of the chair collapsing or tipping; however, it was reported that the patient had to be lifted by sheet to complete the patient transport. No injuries to the patient or medic crew were reported as a result of the product issue.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50675728 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE END USER ALLEGED ONE OF THE TRANSPORT WHEELS FELL OFF THE CHAIR WHEN THEY WERE REMOVING IT FROM THE AMBULANCE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED VIA REVIEW OF PICTURES PROVIDED BY THE END USER. REPLACEMENT HARDWARE WAS PROVIDED AND THE CUSTOMER ADVISED THE CHAIR WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23586168 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THE HARDWARE CAME OUT OF THE SEAT FRAME OF THE CHAIR. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT OR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23136799 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE END USER REPORTED THE HARDWARE CONNECTING THE SEAT FRAME AND MAIN FRAME OF THE CHAIR FELL OUT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ADVERSE EVENT OR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE. REPLACEMENT HARDWARE WAS PROVIDED TO THE END USER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22786419 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE TRANSPORTING A PATIENT ON THE CHAIR, SOME OF THE BOLTS ON THE SEAT FRAME CAME OUT. THE PRODUCT ISSUE DID NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRANSPORT AND THE MEDICS WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSPORT MANUALLY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED AS A RESULT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22394312 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE HARDWARE SECURING THE SEAT FRAME OF THE CHAIR CAME OUT. NO INJURY OR ADVERSE EVENT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORT. THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED VIA COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CUSTOMER. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS DISPATCHED TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIR.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21461081 ↗