FDA recall record

National Biological Hand Foot II, UVB-138 recall — FDA Z-1683-2017

The wiring may allow the lamps to turn on with the key switch rather than the timer.

Class IIclassification
Z-1683-2017official record ID
Apr 5, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1683-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNational Biological Corp
Report dateApr 5, 2017
Recall initiation dateJan 27, 2017
Quantity7 units
LocationBeachwood, OH, United States

Official product description

Hand Foot II, UVB-138. One device per box; device is surrounded by foam inserts inside a corrugated box. For UV phototherapy treatment.

Why the product was recalled

The wiring may allow the lamps to turn on with the key switch rather than the timer.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US states: IA, IL, MI, NY, PA, and WI. Country: Jordan. There are no government accounts for this recall. There are no Canada accounts for this recall. There are no Mexico accounts for this recall.

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: Telephone.

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