Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1604-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ferno-Washington Inc. |
| Report date | May 11, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Quantity | 270 |
| Location | Wilmington, OH, United States |
Official product description
Poly-bags containing the strap labeled with "Adult" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a heel stand. The strap kits are applied to the traction splint frame to immobilize and provide traction for a patients leg.
Why the product was recalled
On March 9, 2016, the firm was contacted regarding the possibility of incorrect labeling on the outside poly- bag of the traction splint straps. The firm investigated and determined its supplier had labeled the outside packaging for the pediatric and adult traction splints straps incorrectly. The packaging labeled Adult contained a pediatric splint strap and the packaging labeled Pediatric conta
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : AK ,AZ ,CA, CO, FL ,GA ,HI, IL ,IN ,KY ,MA ,MI ,MS ,NC ,NE ,NJ ,NY ,OH,ON,TX ,VA ,WI , and WV. There are no government accounts for this recall. There is one Canadian account for this recall. There are no Mexican accounts for this recall. and to the countries of : UAE, MALAYSIA, UNITED KINGDOM, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, QATAR and AUSTRALIA..
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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