Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1318-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Reliance Medical Products Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Quantity | 933 ( of which 97 has been quarantined) |
| Location | Mason, OH, United States |
Official product description
Refractor Suspension Arm (P/N: 525004, 05 and 525006, 07) The Intended use of this medical device, as part of system to store and position ophthalmological examination and diagnostic equipment, is to store and position for examination a device commonly known as a refractor.
Why the product was recalled
Product has been found with a missing Washer, Retaining Ring, and/or Stop Screw. Recalling firm was notified by distributor that Refractor Suspension Arm fell on a patient s lower torso along with the arm housing
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA(nationwide) Distribution to the states of : NJ, CA, OH, VA, MA, MN, IL , UT, TN, AR, LA, AZ, PA, TX, IA and HI., and to the countries of : Costa Rica, Jamaica, South Africa, New Zealand, South Korea, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
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: not stated.
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