| Class 2 Device Recall Sara Active Sling Narrow | |
Date Initiated by Firm | January 09, 2007 |
Date Posted | February 15, 2007 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 02, 2008 |
Recall Number | Z-0424-2007 |
Recall Event ID |
37085 |
Product Classification |
patient lift - Product Code FSA
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Product | Sara Active Sling - Narrow; item KKX053850.0 - models KA1230 (with safety) and KA1240; manufactured by Medibo Medical Products NV, Hanmont, Achel, Belgium, distributed by Arjo Inc., Roselle, IL 60172 |
Code Information |
item KKX053850.0 - models KA1230 (with safety) and KA1240, with production dates of September 2006 through December 2006. The tag on the sling will state the item number and have the year ''06'' hole-punched in the top line ''Y'', and either the month ''09'', ''10'', ''11'' or ''12'' hole-punched in the third line ''M''. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Arjo, Inc. 50 Gary Ave Ste A Roselle IL 60172-1684
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For Additional Information Contact | Ms. Traci Giovenco 800-323-1245 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | There is the potential for the slings to come apart, potentially allowing injury to the patient. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | Arjo sent Urgent Device Field Correction Recall Notice letters dated 1/9/07 via FedEx to the end user accounts who received the affected slings, advising them of the potential for the slings to come apart. They were instructed to remove the affected slings from use and replace them with the slings enclosed with the letter, complete the enclosed customer response form, and return the form and the original recalled slings, using the pre-paid call tag provided. If they have any questions or require additional, they were instructed to contact the Arjo Quality Department at 800-323-1245, ext. 6140. |
Quantity in Commerce | 66 slings |
Distribution | Nationwide |
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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