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Class 2 Device Recall Quick Release Gait Belt, 60 |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
September 15, 2020 |
Create Date |
October 05, 2020 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number |
Z-0055-2021 |
Recall Event ID |
86448 |
Product Classification |
Aid, transfer - Product Code IKX
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Product |
Quick Release Gait Belt, 60 |
Code Information |
Model: MDT821208NATM /503689 Lots: 33019040001, 33019090001 and 33019100001 Used in kits with model number: DYKF1045 Lots: 20EBB832 and 20EBM643. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medline Industries Inc 3 Lakes Dr Northfield IL 60093-2753
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For Additional Information Contact |
Kassandra Cotner 866-359-1704
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The buckle on the Gait Belt may break due to degradation of the material due to exposure to gamma radiation.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process design |
Action |
On Sep 15 2020 the firm sent an notification to its customers via email, with the following instructions:
REQUIRED ACTION:
1. Immediately check your stock for the specific kit number and the affected kit lot number in the attached
list. Quarantine any kits with the listed lot numbers. If you dont have any of the lots listed above skip
to step 3.
2. Remove affected Gait Belts prior to use of the Fall Prevention Kit. Please be sure NOT to use the recalled
Gait Belts and return those to Medline. Medline will supply replacement belts at no charge to you.
3. Please return the completed enclosed verification form listing the quantity of affected product on hand.
Even if you do not have any affected product please complete and return the form, via email as indicated
on the verification form.
4. Return the enclosed Verification Form via email to recalls@medline.com or fax 866-767-1290.
5. If you are a distributor, promptly notify any of your customers that may have received affected product.
Note: By signing and returning the Verification Form, you acknowledge that you received and
understand this notification. |
Quantity in Commerce |
13,500 units |
Distribution |
Domestic Distribution Only: IL, MI |
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 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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