DRIVEMEDICAL BLS18FBD-SFRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383241159), received between Dec 10, 2019 and May 8, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 8, 2023Break; Break

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT INVOLVING A WHEELCHAIR BY A PROVIDER, WHO REPORTED THAT END USER WAS SITTING ON THE UNIT WHEN IT BROKE AND "HE FELL THROUGH THE CHAIR." THE END USER IS CONTINUING A PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM THAT BEGAN BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE SEVERITY OF THE INJURY PROVIDED WITH THE INITIAL COMPLAINT. DRIVE MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE REPORTER TO INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. DRIVE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS FOR ANY RELATED TRENDS.

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 16886747 ↗
• InjuryDec 10, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A WHEELCHAIR. THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED. THE BROKEN UPHOLSTERY WAS DISCARDED. NO EVALUATION CAN BE MAKE ON THE PART. THE END-USER IS A DOUBLE AMPUTEE. THE BACKREST OF THE WHEELCHAIR RIPPED ON BOTH SIDES AND HE ENDED UP FALLING OUT OF THE CHAIR. HE MAY HAVE HIT HIS HEAD. HE WAS BROUGHT TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE DOCTORS SAID HE HAD A STROKE. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER HE HAD A STROKE AND FELL OR IF THE EVENT CAUSED THE STROKE. THE PATIENT WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND NOW IS IN A REHAB FACILITY. A REPLACEMENT BACK WAS SUPPLIED BY OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND IT WAS UTILIZED ON THE DEVICE. THE RIPPED BACK UPHOLSTERY WAS DISCARDED. AT THIS TIME NO PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury

  MAUDE report 9443621 ↗