FDA recall record

Ferno-Washington Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher recall — FDA Z-2461-2015

The firm discovered an improperly installed set screw in one caster arm assembly on a unit in production. The screw assists in preventing the bearing cup…

Class IIclassification
Z-2461-2015official record ID
Sep 2, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2461-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmFerno-Washington Inc.
Report dateSep 2, 2015
Recall initiation dateMay 1, 2015
Quantity26 units
LocationWilmington, OH, United States

Official product description

Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher. Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.

Why the product was recalled

The firm discovered an improperly installed set screw in one caster arm assembly on a unit in production. The screw assists in preventing the bearing cup on the caster assembly from backing out of the caster arm during use.

Distribution information

Distributed in the states of AZ, CO, IA, MD, OH, PA & WA, and the countries of Australia, Canada & United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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