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Class 2 Device Recall ActiveCare DVT

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 Class 2 Device Recall ActiveCare DVTsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmAugust 28, 2011
Date PostedJanuary 11, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on July 11, 2012
Recall NumberZ-0387-2012
Recall Event ID 59812
510(K)NumberK023573 
Product Classification Sleeve, limb, compressible - Product Code JOW
ProductActiveCare DVT Medical Compression Systems OR Aqiva, IL Intended for use in: Preventing deep Vein Thrombosis; Enhancing blood circulation; Diminishing post-operative pain and swelling; Reducing wound healing time; treatment and assistance in healing of stasis dermatitis, venous stasis ulcers and diabetic leg ulcers; Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and; Reducing edema
Code Information Device Catalog Number A502B-0001-02 and H502B-0001-07
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Medical Compression Systems
2 Hallan St
OR Aqiva Israel
For Additional Information ContactMr. Charlie Harrison
404-229-1499
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		This voluntary field action is being undertaken because MCS has received a limited number of reports involving the use of a non-MCS AC/DC adaptor with the ActiveCare DVT and ActiveCare+S.F.T. devices. The firm found that an ActiveCare DVT device may work improperly if connected to a non-MCS AC/DC adaptor with a higher nominal voltage. As specified in each product's User Manual, the ActiveCare DVT
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Device Design
ActionMedical Compression Systems (DBN) Ltd, sent out "VOLUNTARY FIELD ACTION" letters dated September 15, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included description of the device and problem. Customers were instructed to check their inventory and make a list of serial numbers of all applicable ActiveCare+S.F.T. and ActiveCare DVT devices in their inventory, include the list on the attached excel file (Field Action Verification Form) and email to maya@mcsmed.com; even if they do not have any such devices. The letter also states that within 15 days from the email, they will receive instructions for the next steps. In addition, the letter stated -YOU MAY CONTINUE TO USE THE ActiveCare+S.F.T. DEVICES WHILE AWAITINGTHE INSTALLATION OF THE OVP. In case you have questions or you need any assistance, you can contact the firm at (317) 485-7887 or e-mail to: maya@mcsmed.com or mahlet@mcsmed.com.
Quantity in Commerce2217 units
DistributionNationwide distribution.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = JOW
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