| Class 1 Device Recall GelE Donut, Squishon 2 | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 28, 2014 |
Date Posted | August 20, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 29, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-2192-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
68443 |
Product Classification |
Protector, skin pressure - Product Code FMP
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Product | Gel-E Donut, Squishon 2 gel pillows
Product Usage:: The products are intended to support and cradle a baby s head and/or body. The rectangular shape of the Squishon product allows for head movement while maintaining a supportive surface and provides an effective ventral support for prone positioning. The round shape of the Gel-E Donut products help alleviate pressure caused by prolonged immobility or other conditions where frequent repositioning is contraindicated. |
Code Information |
All lots of models: 92025-A, 92025-B, 92025-C, 91033-2 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Childrens Medical Ventures 191 Wyngate Dr Monroeville PA 15146-3045
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For Additional Information Contact | Customer Support 412-380-8881 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The gel-filled Gel-E Donut and Squishon product line has received a number of complaints about visible mold. The mold detected was determined to be Cladosporium and Penicillium Fungi, which are commonly found molds. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Material/Component Contamination |
Action | Childrens Medical Ventures sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 28, 2014, to affected customers via UPS. The letter identified the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review entire inventory and inspect for signs of visible mold, do not open the packaging to do the inspection, the mold should be seen through the transparent outer packing, complete and return the reply form provided on the last page of the letter, dispose of any product containing mold per your facilitys environmental guidelines, do not return any product to your Distributor or to Philips/Childrens Medical Ventures.and credit for disposed product will be given. If you need any further information or support concerning this problem, please contact your Distributor at the following phone number: |
Quantity in Commerce | 332,649 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the country of Canada. |
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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