FDA recall record

BTE Technologies Primus (THE BTE WS30), model PrimusRS (PRRS) and Primus+ (PR30) a measuring recall — FDA Z-1986-2015

On the Primus that includes the optional Chop / Lift Bar, there is a remote possibility that the Chop / Lift Bar could get accidently detached from the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1986-2015official record ID
Jul 15, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1986-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBTE Technologies, Inc.
Report dateJul 15, 2015
Recall initiation dateApr 9, 2015
Quantity510 Devices
LocationHanover, MD, United States

Official product description

Primus (THE BTE WS30), model PrimusRS (PRRS) and Primus+ (PR30) a measuring exercise equipment device designed to provide active and passive torque resistance to patient motion during rehabilitation therapy. The Primus that includes the optional Chop / Lift Bar.

Why the product was recalled

On the Primus that includes the optional Chop / Lift Bar, there is a remote possibility that the Chop / Lift Bar could get accidently detached from the snap hook in specific use scenarios when the bar is rotated and twisted around the snap hook. The snap hook could open, resulting in possible injury to the user due to a fall.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution and to the countries of : Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, P.R. China, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and 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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