DRIVEMEDICAL SSP118FA-SFRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383140414), received between Oct 4, 2018 and Nov 12, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (2 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryNov 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A WHEELCHAIR BY THE END USER WHO REPORTED THAT THE WHEELCHAIR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE END USER PULLED THE CHAIR APART FROM THE SIDE ARMS FROM THE FRONT, CATCHING HER FINGER BETWEEN THE SEAT BAR AND THE METAL SIDE PIECE. THE END USER CUT HER FINGER REQUIRING FOUR STITCHES. PRODUCT LABELING STATES, "TO OPEN CHAIR - OPEN WHEELCHAIR BY TILTING TO ONE SIDE AND PUSHING DOWN ON SEAT RAIL UNTIL FULLY OPENED." THE END USER IS CURRENTLY USING THE DEVICE. AS PART OF ITS STANDARD COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS, DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WILL NOTIFY THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER OF THIS REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 23535152 ↗
• InjuryAug 27, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A WHEELCHAIR BY THE END USER WHO STATED THE FRAME OF THE WHEELCHAIR STARTED TO BEND WHICH LED TO PARTS STARTING TO MALFUNCTION. THE END USER FELL OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR AND WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A BROKEN COLLAR BONE AND HUMERUS. ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. AS PART OF ITS COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS, DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WILL ALSO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 20077830 ↗
• InjuryOct 4, 2018Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE PRODUCT WHICH IS A WHEELCHAIR. END-USER DISPOSED OF THE UNIT BUT PROVIDED SOME PHOTOS. THE END-USER REPORTED THAT TAPED UP THE ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC ON THE ARMS SPLIT. HE ALSO NOTED THE CHAIR WAS NOT LEVEL. HE CONTINUED TO USE THE CHAIR AND HAD AN INCIDENT. END-USER REPORTED THAT THE CHAIR SPREAD APART AND THE WHEELS WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM AS HE TRIED TO USE THE WHEELCHAIR. HE FELL AND HIT THE DRESSER. HE WENT TO THE URGENT CARE AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BROKEN RIBS #4 & #5 ON THE LEFT SIDE.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 7936648 ↗