Permobil has voluntarily expanded its recall of all SpeedControl Dials on its SmartDrive MX2+ power-assist devices. The recall extends worldwide, according to an Aug. 12 announcement that called for the “removal of all SpeedControl Dials from the market due to intermittent cable connection concerns of the dial with the SmartDrive MX2+ motor. Users must use…
Permobil Expands Recall of SpeedControl Dials from SmartDrive MX2+ Power-Assist Systems
Permobil Updates SmartDrive Firmware, Software
The power-assist system update can be downloaded via the SmartDrive wearable app or PushTracker app.
Permobil has released a firmware/software update for its SmartDrive power-assist system for self-propelled manual wheelchairs. In a July 31 announcement, the manufacturer said the update “is now available for download via the PushTracker mobile app or the SmartDrive MX2+ wearable apps. “SmartDrive Firmware v3.3 introduces wire control detect and decreases the default power assist timeout.…