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Class 2 Device Recall Carry bar |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
August 30, 2016 |
Create Date |
December 09, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 18, 2018 |
Recall Number |
Z-0728-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
74488 |
Product Classification |
Lift, patient, non-ac-powered - Product Code FSA
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Product |
Carry bar which is an accessory to a lift used for patients in hospitals and other facilities. Recall impacts the following model numbers: 360741, 360750, 360751, 360755, 360755 Rev B, 360756, and 360757. |
Code Information |
There are no lot numbers, serial numbers, or UPC codes, only the model numbers. Model numbers: 360741, 360750, 360751, 360755, 360755 Rev B, 360756, and 360757. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical 10888 Metro Ct Maryland Heights MO 63043-2413
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For Additional Information Contact |
Steve P. Kilburn 866-891-6502
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The black plastic puck on the carry bar is breaking resulting in potential for patient harm.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
The recalling firm sent field safety notices to their customers by mail on August 30, 2016. The notice instructed customers to inspect their carry bar to see if it used a black plastic puck. If it did, they were instructed to contact the recalling firm to receive a metal insert to install. If the puck is cracked or damaged, they can request a new, replacement carry bar at a discounted price. For further questions, please call (866) 891-6502. |
Quantity in Commerce |
not greater than 17,964 units |
Distribution |
Distributed US nationwide and to Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Great Britain, and South Korea |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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