Permobil M300Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 17330818123401), received between Mar 3, 2017 and Jan 30, 2025 — classified as 1 death, 5 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REPORTS WHILE THE END-USER WAS MANEUVERING THE DEVICE THROUGH A DOORWAY, THEIR FOOT CONTACTED THE DOOR FRAME RESULTING IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 21274992 ↗
• InjurySep 2, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Power Problem; Complete Loss of Power; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Power Problem; Complete Loss of Power

  REPORTS WHILE END-USER WAS DRIVING THE DEVICE OUT-OF-DOORS, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ALLEGEDLY TRIPPED CAUSING THE END-USER TO FALL OUT OF THE SEATING TO THE GROUND WHERE THEY WERE SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12417692 ↗
• InjuryAug 25, 2021Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT INDICATING THE END-USER, OR A CAREGIVER, HAVING INADVERTENTLY COLLIDED INTO AN UN-DESCRIPT OBJECT WITH THE FOOTPLATES OF THE POWER WHEELCHAIR RESULTING IN A SERIOUS INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 12366579 ↗
• InjuryJul 13, 2020Mechanical Problem; Vibration; Unintended Movement; Mechanical Problem; Vibration; Unintended Movement

  END-USER REPORTS AS THEY WERE TRANSITIONING DOWN A RAMP, THEY REPORTEDLY LOST CONTROL OF THE DEVICE WHICH CAUSED THEM TO LOSE POSITIONING AND FALL OUT OF THE SEATING. THE RESULTING FALL WAS REPORTED TO HAVE CAUSED AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 10264789 ↗
• InjuryNov 20, 2019Mechanical Problem; Unintended Collision; Unintended Movement; Mechanical Problem; Unintended Collision; Unintended Movement

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING END-USER INADVERTENTLY ROTATED THE SWING AWAY JOYSTICK INWARDS TOWARDS HIS BODY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE END-USERS STOMACH ENGAGED THE JOYSTICK CAUSING THE DEVICE TO RAPIDLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. REPORTS INDICATE THE END-USERS RIGHT FOOT CONTACTED AN IMMOVABLE OBJECT CAUSING THEIR FOOT TO TWIST WHICH RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO THEIR RIGHT FIBULA.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 9350522 ↗
• DeathMay 20, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT INDICATING THE END-USER HAD DECEASED AFTER HAVING CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE OCCUPYING THEIR MOBILITY DEVICE. REPORTS CLAIM A BYSTANDER HAVING SEEN A MAN ON THE GROUND, ON FIRE, LAYING IN FRONT OF THEIR POWER WHEELCHAIR WHICH WAS ALSO BURNING.

  Patient problems: Death

  MAUDE report 8624636 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 24, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS DRIVING HIS DEVICE OUT OF DOORS, THE RIGHT REAR CASTER FELL OFF THE CHAIR. END-USER REPORTS THEY WERE ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE LOST WHEEL AND CONTINUE HOME TO CALL FOR SERVICE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THIS REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7999280 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 3, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

  RECEIVED REPORT THAT AS END-USER WAS TRAVERSING ACROSS A PARKING LOT, THE LEFT REAR CASTER FORK DETACHED FROM THE CHAIR. CLIENT ALLEGED THIS CAUSED THE CHAIR TO FALL OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE WHERE HE REPORTS HAVING SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS ARM, SHOULDER AND BOTH LEGS.

  Patient problems: Abrasion; Discomfort

  MAUDE report 6378028 ↗