It is about as high risk as any other joystick handle. They are considered an FDA class 1 medical device and require no prior market authorization.
On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 2:46 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <[email protected]>wrote: > it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the > event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back > on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done > > ron > *From:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected]; [email protected] > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale > > Very Impressive. > > Do manufactures void warranties on joystick when it is used? I could see > where such a device could place undue stress on the metal rod, hence, undue > pressure on the electric contacts within the joystick case. I've witnessed > a few example of seniors being exposed to mobility chairs late in life, > thinking the joystick is the gas pedal of their chairs and they harder they > push.... the faster in one direction they will travel. Also in cases where > a person using a complex rehab chair with spasms could push the steering > rod too hard. > Is it FDA approved too? > Thanks for your reply. > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/21/2014 12:45:25 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Hey guys, > My wheelchair joystick handle is now for sale direct to customers via > PayPal invoices. If your clients are interested, have them contact me. > I'm working on getting them available on power wheelchair order forms and > through the larger DME suppliers. > Thanks, > -Joe > http://www.ergojoystick.com/ > https://www.facebook.com/ergojoystickhandle > > > >
