FDA recall record

Med Tec Type S Extension For use with Varian, CIVCO, Prescription Only - Product Usage recall — FDA Z-2243-2020

Potential for disengagement of the Varian Style Type-S Extension during patient repositioning. The risk associated with the disengagement of the extension…

Class IIclassification
Z-2243-2020official record ID
Jun 10, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2243-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMed Tec Inc.
Report dateJun 10, 2020
Recall initiation dateMay 12, 2020
Quantity171 units
LocationOrange City, IA, United States

Official product description

Type S Extension For use with Varian, CIVCO, Prescription Only - Product Usage: Device is intended for patient positioning.

Why the product was recalled

Potential for disengagement of the Varian Style Type-S Extension during patient repositioning. The risk associated with the disengagement of the extension could be a patient fall if the patient is not supported by clinical staff.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of WI, TX, AZ, FL, NE, TN, MA, FL, GA, IN, OR, PA, IL, LA, NH, MS, MI, OH, MN, VA, IA, CA, NC, SC, AK, UT, WA, MO, MT, KS, and WV. The countries of Africa, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica, South Korea, Hungary, Spain, and Italy.

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: E-Mail.

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