Permobil F5Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 25 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 17330818229844), received between Oct 20, 2016 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 20 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (6 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 25 most recent of 25 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 24, 2026Mechanical Problem; Unintended System Motion; Unintended Movement

  Patient problems: Nervous System Injury; Spinal Cord Injury

  MAUDE report 50889313 ↗
• InjuryJul 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS EXITING A HOME VIA A RAMP THAT TRANSITIONED ONTO GRAVEL PATHWAY. REPORTS CLAIMS THE DEVICE AT SOME POINT LOST TRACTION WHICH CAUSED THE END-USER TO LOSE CONTROL WHERE THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY SLID DOWN AN EMBANKMENT INTO A HOLE. REPORT INDICATES THE END-USER REMAINED SEATED IN THE DEVICE AND IT REMAINED UPRIGHT THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, BUT THE DROP INTO THE HOLE REPORTEDLY RESULTED IN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures

  MAUDE report 22630684 ↗
• InjurySep 9, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REPORTS WHILE LEANING FORWARD IN SEATING TO PICK UP THEIR GLASSES, THE END-USER INADVERTENTLY HIT THE "TRIGGER" WHICH CAUSED THE DEVICE TO MOVE ALLOWING THE END-USER TO LOSE POSITIONING AND FALL OUT OF SEATING RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Hip Fracture

  MAUDE report 20176118 ↗
• InjuryJun 10, 2024Mechanical Problem; Device Tipped Over; Unintended Movement; Mechanical Problem; Device Tipped Over; Unintended Movement

  RECEIVED REPORT OF WHILE THE END-USER WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT ENTRANCE, THE F5 CORPUS DEVICE REPORTEDLY STARTED DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH NO TOUCHING OF JOYSTICK. THIS REPORTEDLY RESULTED IN THE DEVICE'S CASTER WHEELS DROPPING OFF A CURB EDGE WHICH ALLOWED THE DEVICE TO LOSE STABILITY AND FALL TO THE SIDE RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE END-USER.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 19497296 ↗
• InjuryMar 1, 2024Mechanical Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  REPORT RECEIVED WHILE END-USER WAS DRIVING THEIR F5 CORPUS, THE FOOTPLATES HIT THE GROUND WHICH CAUSED A SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF THE DEVICE. THIS REPORTEDLY CAUSED THE END-USER TO LOSE POSITIONING AND FALL FROM THE SEATING TO THE GROUND, RESULTING IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18818261 ↗
• 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 17673544 ↗
• InjurySep 27, 2022Mechanical Problem; Unintended Movement; Device Fell; Mechanical Problem; Unintended Movement; Device Fell

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS EXITING THEIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE VIA THE INCORPORATED RAMP, ONE OF THE DRIVE MOTORS WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE "LOCKED-UP" WHICH REPORTEDLY CAUSED THE DEVICE TO TURN AND DRIVE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RAMP. THE ENSUING FALL RESULTED IN AN INJURY TO THE END-USER REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Limb Fracture

  MAUDE report 15490701 ↗
• InjuryAug 31, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING DUE TO THE INABILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT ON THE WHEELCHAIR IN A TIMELY MANNER, THE END-USER DEVELOPED A PRESSURE ULCER REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION TO ADDRESS.

  Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer; Tissue Breakdown

  MAUDE report 15329226 ↗
• InjuryJan 7, 2021Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS END-USER WAS IN PROCESS OF PERFORMING A STAND FUNCTION, THEY LOST THEIR POSITIONING AND FELL FORWARD OUT OF THE SEATING TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Multiple Fractures; Skull Fracture

  MAUDE report 11130850 ↗
• InjuryJun 26, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING END-USER HAVING RECEIVED TISSUE DAMAGE TO THEIR LEFT LEG, REPORTEDLY DUE TO THEIR LEG PRESSING INTO THE THIGH SUPPORT.

  Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer

  MAUDE report 10202617 ↗
• InjuryFeb 13, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING END-USER HAVING INADVERTENTLY MANEUVERED THEIR DEVICE OVER THE TOP EDGE OF A STAIRWELL FALLING APPROXIMATELY 15 STEPS TO THE BOTTOM. END-USER REPORTED TO HAVE SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 9708586 ↗
• DeathFeb 5, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS THE END-USER WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT A WOOD BURNING STOVE WITH A TORCH, THEY INADVERTENTLY DROPPED THE TORCH IN THEIR LAP SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITING THEIR CLOTHING. END-USER WAS REPORTED TO HAVE SUSTAINED GRAVE INJURIES AS A RESULT.

  Patient problems: Death

  MAUDE report 9673483 ↗
• InjuryOct 14, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING WHILE THE END-USER WAS AT A SCHOOL/DAY PROGRAM, THEY INITIATED A STANDING SEQUENCE. IT WAS REPORTED DURING THIS FUNCTION, THE END-USER SUFFERED A FRACTURE TO THEIR RIGHT LEG.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 9188715 ↗
• InjurySep 13, 2019Mechanical Problem; Structural Problem; Sharp Edges; Mechanical Problem; Structural Problem; Sharp Edges

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING WHILE THE END-USER WAS PERFORMING A TRANSFER, THEIR FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE FOOTPLATE ASSEMBLY WHICH REPORTEDLY CAUSED THE TOE NEXT TO THEIR LARGE TOE TO BECOME CUT. IT WAS REPORTED THE END-USER SOUGHT MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO RESOLVE.

  Patient problems: Skin Tears

  MAUDE report 9035533 ↗
• InjuryJun 5, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT CLAIMING AS END-USER WAS DRIVING ALONG A SIDEWALK, THEY INADVERTENTLY HIT A BUMP CAUSING THEIR CHEST STRAP TO BECOME UNDONE. THIS REPORTEDLY CAUSED THEM TO LOSE POSITIONING AND SLUMP FORWARD, FORCING THE END-USER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE DEVICE AND DRIVE OFF THE SIDEWALK DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. REPORTS INDICATE THE END-USER SUFFERED AN INJURY REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Hip Fracture

  MAUDE report 8670763 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 19, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  REPORTS ARE THE LEFT DRIVE TIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MOTOR HUB DETACHED FROM THE WHEELCHAIR. NO HARM WAS SUSTAINED TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8086457 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  REPORTS THAT THE LEFT DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE WHEELCHAIR. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MAIN HUB BOLT HAD BACKED OUT. NO INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7905143 ↗
• InjuryJun 6, 2018Mechanical Problem; Device Operational Issue; Mechanical Problem; Device Operational Issue

  RECEIVED REPORT THAT AS END-USER WAS IN PROCESS OF PERFORMING A TRANSFER OUT OF THE SEATING, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY ROLLED AWAY CAUSING THE END-USER TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND FALL TO THE GROUND RESULTING IN AN INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

  Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence

  MAUDE report 7573565 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 6, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ON (B)(6), THE END USER WAS ON A MORNING DRIVE WITH HER WHEELCHAIR, WHEN THE FRONT LEFT DRIVE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE CHASSIS. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7573423 ↗
• InjuryApr 30, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT THAT WHILE END-USER WAS DRIVING THE DEVICE, THEY HIT A BUMP IN THE TERRAIN WHICH CAUSED THEIR RIGHT FOOT TO COME OFF THE FOOTPLATE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, IT WAS REPORTED THE END-USERS FOOT ROLLED UNDER THE RIGHT DRIVE WHEEL CAUSING THEM TO SUFFER A FRACTURE TO THEIR RIGHT TIBIA.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 7472467 ↗
• InjuryJan 17, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (B)(6), THE WHEELCHAIR WAS DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER. DURING SETUP AND INITIAL USE OF THE STAND FEATURE THE PATIENT WAS ALLEGEDLY INJURED. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE PATIENT WHEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE BROKEN RIGHT FEMUR BONE WAS CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 7202373 ↗
• InjuryDec 26, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  RECEIVED REPORT OF END-USER ALLEGING HAVING SUFFERED A FRACTURED TIBIA AFTER PERFORMING A STAND FUNCTION WITH THE CHAIR.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 7146477 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  PATIENT STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING FULL SPEED AND TO AVOID THE DOG TOOK A HARD LEFT TURN AND FELL OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR, HAVING NOT BEEN WEARING A POSITIONAL BELT. END USER STATED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT TIP OVER OR SUSTAIN DAMAGES DURING THE EVENT. THE PATIENT IS REPORTED TO HAVE BROKE HIS LEG.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 7115281 ↗
• InjuryMar 16, 2017Inadequate User Interface; Inadequate User Interface

  THE HUSBAND WAS MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WHEELCHAIR ONE MORNING, SO THE PATIENT COULD BE FIT TO "STAND" AND USE THE WHEELCHAIR. THE HUSBAND USED THE POWER ELEVATING LEGREST FEATURE TO GET PROPER PLACEMENT FOR PATIENTS FEET AND LEGS. THE HUSBAND THEN EQUIPPED THE PATIENT WITH ANKLE HUGGERS AND KNEE BLOCK PADS AND INSTALLED THE CHEST ROLL. IT WAS AT THIS TIME, WHEN THE PATIENT STARTED SCREAMING. THE PATIENT HAD ACCIDENTALLY RESTED HER HAND ON THE JOYSTICK CONTROLS ACTIVATING THE POWER LEGREST FUNCTION FROM SEATING MODE, WHICH WAS LEFT ON BY THE HUSBAND. THIS EVENT OVER EXTENDED HER LEGS CAUSING A HEEL FRACTURE. NOTE: INCIDENT DATE HAPPENED AROUND (B)(6) 2017, BUT AN EXACT DATE COULDN'T BE CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 6411828 ↗
• InjuryOct 20, 2016Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  DEALER REPORTS HAVING BEEN CONTACTED BY END USERS FATHER REPORTING END USER HAVING BEEN TREATED FOR A FRACTURED LEFT LEG. FAMILY ALLEGES THIS INJURY OCCURED WHILE END USER WAS USING THE CHAIRS STAND FEATURE.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 6044623 ↗