| Class 2 Device Recall Dolomite Gloss | |
Date Initiated by Firm | June 15, 2023 |
Date Posted | August 23, 2023 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number | Z-2445-2023 |
Recall Event ID |
92645 |
Product Classification |
Walker, mechanical - Product Code ITJ
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Product | DOLOMITE GLOSS ROLLATOR - intended to support during walking and may also serve as a resting seat.
Model Number(s):
1654807 - DOLOMITE GLOSS 680 ROLLATOR
1655081 - DOLOMITE GLOSS 600 ROLLATOR
1655082 - DOLOMITE GLOSS 520 ROLLATOR
1655083 - DOLOMITE GLOSS 450 ROLLATOR |
Code Information |
Serial number in the range: 20BHL0002 to 21IHL1910 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Invacare Corporation 1200 Taylor St Elyria OH 44035-6248
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For Additional Information Contact | Recall Support 877-431-6008 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Premature failure of the seat during use, the plastic eyelets of the folding mechanism of the device's seat can break, and in a worst-case crossbar also breaks and the Rollator can collapse causing injury to user |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | Invacare initiated on June 15, 2023 via electronic communications Urgent Medical Device Field Correction to consignees. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
1. Review your existing stock to locate, quarantine, and return the affected devices to Invacare. A list of serial numbers is attached to assist in this process. An example product label for is shown below with annotations.
2. For affected Dolomite Gloss rollators already delivered to a customer, please contact the customer immediately to inform them that the Dolomite Gloss rollator(s) that they purchased is/are part of a safety recall and that use of this product should be discontinued immediately. For convenience, we have attached
a Customer Letter which you may use to communicate this information with your customer(s).
3. Invacare will work with you to provide a replacement rollator or credit for the affected rollator that is being returned.
4. Complete and return the enclosed Provider Acknowledgement Card by following the instructions on the card. If you do not have an acknowledgement card or require a new one, please contact Invacare at (877) 413-6008 (U.S. Customers), Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EST, for assistance.
5. You are responsible for ensuring that this field correction is conducted with your customers. Customers who own affected units should be contacted and informed about this field correction.
If you have any questions concerning these instructions, please call Invacare s field correction support line at (877) 413-6008 (U.S. Customers), Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EST, for assistance. |
Quantity in Commerce | 586 devices |
Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
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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