Class 2 Device Recall Access Point Offset Crook Cane with Black Strap

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 10, 2006
• Date Posted: November 22, 2006
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 24, 2008
• Recall Number: Z-0202-2007
• Recall Event ID: 35920
• Product Classification: cane - Product Code IPS
• Product: Access Point Medical Canes, Cane, Off-Set Crook w/Strap-Black, Product Code CN10051, packaged 20/case. The responsible firm is Access Point Medical, St. Louis, MO.
• Code Information: All canes bearing the model number.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Access Point Medical LLC; Three City Place Drive; Suite 750; St. Louis MO 63141
• For Additional Information Contact: Richard A. Davis; 314-255-2702
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The canes were made of unacceptable materials and could break
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: The firm began making telephone calls and issuing recall letters dated 3/9/06 via UPS on 3/10/06. The telephone call explained the reason for recall and notified the customer they would be receiving a letter requesting return of the canes. The letter additionally notified the customer the recall was to be affected to the retail level. A customer response form was enclosed. The firm issued a second recall letter dated 12/22/06 via registered mail on 12/26/06 explaining the reason for recall, pointing out the hazard involved with the use of the recalled canes, and requesting they cease sales of the product. The letter requested they notify their customers of the recall and to post the enclosed recall placard where it can be seen by returning customers. Recall instructions were enclosed outlining step-by-step instructions for their customer to follow, including destroying the canes on site. A Customer Response Form was also enclosed. The firm issued a third letter dated 1/11/07 via regular mail which included a corrected placard because the product code numbers were incorrect in the placard included with the letter dated 12/22/06. The customers were instructed to discard the previous placard.
• Quantity in Commerce: 78/20-cane cases
• Distribution: Nationwide.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.