Issue Date: May 10, 1993
Issued by: Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Status: Final

Letter to Industry, Powered Wheelchair Manufacturers from RMJohnson

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of power-driven wheelchairs moving uncontrollably when in the presence of certain radio frequencies. The purpose of this letter is to alert you to this problem.

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