Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2457-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Integra Limited |
| Report date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Quantity | 11 from Lot 0938990 |
| Location | Plainsboro, NJ, United States |
Official product description
The MAYFIELD Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD Base Units and MAYFIELD Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone or supine positions. Those devices provide cranial stability and immobility for various craniotomies and spinal procedures. The Gel Pads are supplied to users in labeled plastic bags, 1 per bag. Product Usage: The MAYFIELD Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD Base Units and MAYFIELD Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone or supine positions. They are plastic gel filled devices that provide cushioning between the head and other metallic part of the MAYFIELD system. The Left and Right Pads are mirror images.
Why the product was recalled
An investigation of customer complaints identified that for two product lots, Left Horseshoe Gel Pads were packaged as a Right Horseshoe Gel Pads and vice versa. None of the complaints resulted in a report of patient injuries or an increase in the time to complete the surgical procedure. A physician was consulted to assess patient risk and concluded that there is no potential harm to patients, onl
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, NC, and NY and the countries of: Canada and Belgium.
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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