Permobil F5 VSRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 17330818001006), received between Dec 31, 2019 and Jul 29, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  Reports while using the F5 Corpus VS wheelchair in the community, the end-user reported at one point it became tippy and they fell out of the seating to the ground where they sustained a serious injury requiring medical intervention to address.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 50069860 ↗
• InjuryJun 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REPORTS HAVING AN INCIDENT WHERE THEY DESCRIBED THE POSITIONING BELT HAVING FALLEN TO THE SIDE AND WAS UNDER THE DRIVE WHEEL. WHEN THE END-USER REACHED DOWN TO PICK IT UP, THEY REPORTEDLY LOST THEIR BALANCE AND FELL FORWARD. WHEN THAT OCCURRED, THEY REPORT THEIR SHIRT HAD CAUGHT THE JOYSTICK KNOB AND FORCED THE CHAIR TO ENGAGE A DRIVE COMMAND WHERE IT DROVE OVER THEM AND INTO A DOOR, EVENTUALLY STOPPING WITH THE CHAIR ATOP THE END-USER. THIS RESULTED IN THE END-USER HAVING SUSTAINED AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 25355121 ↗
• InjuryNov 13, 2023Installation-Related Problem; Installation-Related Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING WHILE THE END-USER WAS IN PROCESS OF PERFORMING A STAND FUNCTION, CLAIMS HAVING RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR FEET REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 18118298 ↗
• InjuryOct 23, 2023Mechanical Problem; Unintended System Motion; Unintended Movement; Mechanical Problem; Unintended System Motion; Unintended Movement

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING WHILE THE END-USER WAS DRIVING DOWN SIDEWALK IN THEIR COMMUNITY, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY STARTED TO VEER TO RIGHT WHICH REPORTEDLY CAUSED THE END-USER TO DRIVE OFF OF THE SIDEWALK AND INTO A DITCH, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 17984466 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 1, 2023Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Unexpected Shutdown; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Unexpected Shutdown

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING WHILE THE END-USER WAS DRIVING OUT OF DOORS IN THEIR COMMUNITY, THE POWER WHEELCHAIR ALLEGEDLY CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP WHICH FORCED THE END-USER TO LOSE POSITIONING AND FALL FROM THE SEATING TO THE GROUND. THIS ACTION REPORTEDLY RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT NECESSITATE THE NEED FOR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Abrasion; Bruise/Contusion; Swelling/ Edema

  MAUDE report 17673539 ↗
• InjuryMay 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS LEAVING A RESTAURANT IN RAINY CONDITIONS, WHILE DESCENDING A RAMP, THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY FELL OVER ON TO ITS SIDE.THIS RESULTED IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures; Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem

  MAUDE report 17012436 ↗
• InjuryMar 16, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS PERFORMING A STAND FUNCTION, THE CHEST BAR CAME LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED THE END-USER TO FALL FORWARDS OUT OF THE SEATING. THIS RESULTED IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 16551518 ↗
• InjuryOct 31, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS MANEUVERING THEIR DEVICE THROUGH THEIR LIVING ROOM VIA SIP-AND-PUFF DRIVE CONTROLS, THEY INADVERTENTLY DROVE THE DEVICE INTO AN IMMOVABLE OBJECT RESULTING IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 15702095 ↗
• InjuryApr 20, 2022Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS PLACED INTO A STAND POSITION, THE CHEST SUPPORT NOR PELVIC POSITIONING BELT WHERE INSTALLED. THE KNEE BLOCK WAS IN PLACE AND WHEN END-USER REACHED AN UPRIGHT POSITION, THEY FELL FORWARD HANGING OVER THE FRONT OF THE CHAIR. THIS EVENT RESULTED IN A SERIOUS INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 14163505 ↗
• InjuryDec 15, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Jam; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  RECEIVED REPORTS THAT 3 DAYS BEFORE THANKSGIVING 2020 (LAST YEAR) AT FALLEN PARK TRAIL WAY, THE WHEELCHAIR DECIDED TO LOCK UP AND STOP INSTANTLY FLIPPING FORWARD WITH THE END-USER IN IT. AS A RESULT, THE USER FELL OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR AND ONTO THEIR KNEE AND LEG SUSTAINING BROKEN FEMUR, ACL, MCL AND PATELLA ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEG.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 13015102 ↗
• InjuryApr 1, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING DURING THE FINAL FITTING AND SET UP OF THE STANDING SEATING FUNCTION ON THE DEVICE, THE END-USER REPORTED HAVING SOME PAIN IN THEIR RIGHT LEG. THE END-USER REPORTED HAVING SOUGHT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THEY HAD SUSTAINED A FRACTURED TIBIA AND DAMAGED ACL.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Damage to Ligament(s)

  MAUDE report 11603494 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2021Mechanical Problem; Unintended System Motion; Unintended Movement; Mechanical Problem; Unintended System Motion; Unintended Movement

  RECEIVED REPORT WHERE END-USER ALLEGED THE SEAT FUNCTIONS MOVED ON THEIR OWN WHICH CAUSED THE SEATING TO GO INTO A STAND. THIS ACTION REPORTEDLY CAUSED THE END-USER TO LOSE POSITIONING AND FALL OUT OF THE SEATING. NO SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED AS A RESULT.

  Patient problems: Abrasion; Fall

  MAUDE report 11347666 ↗
• InjuryOct 14, 2020Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING THE END-USER HAVING INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATING THE STAND FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE WITHOUT HAVING ANY SUPPORT MEASURES IN PLACE. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE END-USER TO LOSE POSITIONING IN THE SEATING AND FALL TO THE FLOOR WHERE THEY SUSTAINED AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Hip Fracture

  MAUDE report 10677448 ↗
• InjuryDec 31, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT OF THE END-USER HAVING SUFFERED AN INJURY TO THEIR LEFT LEG REPORTEDLY AFTER USE OF THE STAND FUNCTION DURING INITIAL DELIVERY.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 9535054 ↗