Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2402-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation |
| Report date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Quantity | 11,044 Units |
| Location | Mentor, OH, United States |
Official product description
A mobile, electro-hydraulically operated, fluoroscopic/C-Arm compatible general surgical table. Product Usage: Product provides a flexible, easy-to-use, articulated posturing of a patient for either general, I.A., or specialized surgical procedures. There are movable components and accessories intended for use during diagnostic examinations or surgical procedures to support and position a patient.
Why the product was recalled
Customers may be storing objects on the base and/or around the column of the surgical table. This prohibited practice and misuse known by the customers can damage the override switch assembly located at the top of the column cover. Depending upon the nature and severity of the damage to the electronics of the table, it is possible that the table could move without prompting by an operator .
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and the following countries: American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japa, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon , Libya , Malaysia , Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines , Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey & United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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