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Contour Fabricators Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Radiology Personnel protective recall — FDA Z-0080-2017

Two customer complaints suggest that excessive rotation of the cable in one direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) without allowing the cable to…

Class IIclassification
Z-0080-2017official record ID
Oct 19, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0080-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmContour Fabricators Inc.
Report dateOct 19, 2016
Recall initiation dateSep 9, 2016
Quantity447
LocationFenton, MI, United States

Official product description

Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Radiology Personnel protective shield.

Why the product was recalled

Two customer complaints suggest that excessive rotation of the cable in one direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) without allowing the cable to unwind to its normal condition may cause the cable to break suddenly and the body shield to fall. While no injuries or deaths occurred in either failure, the Zero-GravityTM body shield weighs 55 pounds, and in the event of a cable failure, the body shield will fall immediately. A fall of this nature places the user, associated staff and the patient at risk for a potential injury.

Distribution information

Nationwide. Canada. AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRUNEI CHINA FRANCE GERMANY INDA INDONESIA ISRAEL ITALY KSA MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS POLAND QATAR QUEBEC SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA TAIWAN (R.O.C.)

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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