FDA Issues Class I Recall of Wheelchair Joysticks Over Safety Risk
The Class I recall was issued due to a firmware flaw that can cause unintended movement, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
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CRT Company Expands Mobility Services with NC Office
With the move into North Carolina, this company now offers its custom advanced mobility solutions in 31 locations across 18 states nationwide.
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Teijin Automotive Technologies Teams Get Creative for a Cause
Teijin Automotive Technologies employees created wheel spoke guards for wheelchairs as a team-building project.
Numotion Partners with Braze Mobility Inc to Distribute Blind Spot Sensors
Numotion has signed an agreement with Braze Mobility Inc to distribute the company’s blind spot sensors for wheelchairs, according to a news release.
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Complex Rehab: Pushing Ahead
Taking advantage of advances in complex rehab technologies for manual and power wheelchairs. A feature for Rehab Management by Kathy Fisher, OT, and Steffen Tiskus, PT.
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Invacare Announces New Features in LiNX 3 Electronics
Invacare Corporation announces new features available in LiNX electronics. The LiNX system facilitates the control of a power wheelchair, making it easy for end users to operate.
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iBOT Personal Mobility Device Reaches 30th US State and Europe
Mobius Mobility, the manufacturer of the iBOT Personal Mobility Device, announces record deliveries to users in 30 US states and its first delivery in Europe.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Releases Statement on Death of Disability Activist Engracia Figueroa
Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown has released a statement on the passing of Engracia Figueroa, a disability activist who passed after an airline damaged her custom wheelchair. Read it here.
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Man with Cerebral Palsy ‘Thrown Off Flight Because Wheelchair Was Too Heavy’
A man with cerebral palsy says he was “unceremoniously booted” from a Ryanair flight because his wheelchair was too “heavy” to lift off a conveyor belt and into the plane, Adomonline reports.
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Disability Activist Engracia Figueroa Dies After Airline Destroys Her Custom Wheelchair
Disability activist Engracia Figueroa tragically passed away after suffering complications from injuries she sustained after her custom wheelchair was reportedly destroyed by United Airlines, Madamenoire reports.
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Freeing Effects of Seating Functionality
Power wheelchair seat functions can greatly increase client independence, as demonstrated through this case study of a nonagenarian by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS.
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US Airlines Damage Thousands of Wheelchairs Every Year
In July 2021, according to the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, there were 834 incidents of “mishandled” wheelchairs and scooters of passengers transported by US airlines. An average of 28 a day, Business Insider reports.
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Sunrise Medical Opens New Nashville-Based Facility to Deliver Magic Mobility, Leckey, and QUICKIE Powered Wheelchairs
Sunrise Medical announces the production of Magic Mobility products out of its newly opened Nashville-based facility. Magic Mobility power wheelchairs will immediately be sold and supported by all Sunrise Medical Associates across the North American market.
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Making Sense of Complex Mobility
Cynthia Petito, OTR/L, MBA, ATP, CAPS, CEAC, provides an overview of complex rehab technology, including manual and power mobility and smart technology available to end-users.
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Get Out and Go-Go Even Farther with This from Pride Mobility
Pride Mobility expands its travel mobility lineup with the new Go-Go Endurance Li*, which incorporates lithium-ion batteries.
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Pride Mobility Launches JAZZY EVO 613 Group 2 Power Chair
Pride Mobility introduces the Jazzy EVO 613 series, featuring a new design and several new features.
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Invacare Corporation Introduces the Invacare AVIVA STORM RX, a Next Generation Rear-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair
Invacare Corporation announces the launch of the Invacare AVIVA STORM RX rear-wheel drive power wheelchair.
Read More2021 Wheelchair Cushion Showcase
Manufacturers share everything you should know about the various wheelchair cushions that are available on the market. Compiled by Rehab Management staff.
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