Z-0167-2014Class II

Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting...

Name: Z-0167-2014 Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting...
Creator: Invacare Corporation
Published: 2013-08-31
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Invacare GmbH / initiated 2013-08-31 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Invacare Corporation began a recall of Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function. Mobile shower and toilet commode with... on 2013-08-31. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The snap-on fixtures of the backrest cushion on the Mobile Shower and Toilet Commode Aquatec Ocean VIP and Ocean Dual VIP do not withstand a required pull out force of 500 N, when the product is used in a reclined...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0167-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-08-31
Posted: 2013-11-05
Terminated: 2014-09-15
Recalling firm: Invacare GmbH
Product: Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function. Mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function
Product code: INN Chair, Adjustable, Mechanical
Reason for recall: The snap-on fixtures of the backrest cushion on the Mobile Shower and Toilet Commode Aquatec Ocean VIP and Ocean Dual VIP do not withstand a required pull out force of 500 N, when the product is used in a reclined position and or tilted position. This may result in the snap-on fixture coming unlatched.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Invacare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to acknowledge their receipt and understanding of the urgent recall notice and indicate the number of affected product in their inventory on the enclosed Provider Response Card. Customers were instructed to examine their existing stock and quarantine any affected product and fax the completed Provider Response Card immediately to Invacare Corporation at 440-326-3544. Customers were responsible for ensuring that the recall was conducted to the customer level. Correction kits were provided to the customers with the communication. Customers were instructed to document the correction details on the enclosed Product Tracking Sheet and fax to Invacare Customer Service at 440-326-3544. For questions regarding this recall call 440-329-3544.
Quantity in commerce: 538 (US only) 3317 (Total)
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA and Internationally to Canada.
Product codes and lots: The following model and serial numbers were affected by this recall: Aquatec Ocean VIP Model number: 1470793 Serial numbers: 14541797; 14541800; 14541803; 14541804; 14541805; 14541806; 14541807; 14541808; 14541809; 14541810; 14541812; 14541820; 14541821; 14541822; 14541823; 14541825; 14541836; 14541837; 14541838; 14541839; 14541841; 14541842; 14541886; 14541918; 14541931; 14541937; 14541940; 14541941; 14541942; 14541944; 14541967; 14542408; 14542416; 14542418; 14542424; 14542435; 14542436; 14542437; 14542450; 14542451; 14542460; 14542462; 14542464; 14542468; 14542469; 14542472; 14542613; 14542614; 14542616; 14542652; 14542688; 14542689; 14542692; 14542693; 14542694; 14542695; 14542696; 14542700; 14542705; 14542712; 14542713; 14542714; 14542725; 14542734; 14542737; 14542738; 14542739; 14542750; 14542878; 14542879; 14542880; 14542885; 14542960; 14542967; 14542969; 14542970; 14543048; 14543050; 14543053; 14543055; 14543059; 14543064; 14543068; 14543077; 14543086; 14543087; 14543089; 14543090; 14543091; 14543092; 14543093; 14543094; 14543095; 14543096; 14543097; 14543101; 14543106; 14543107; 14543110; 14543111; 14543112; 14543113; 14543114; 14543115; 14543117; 14543118; 14543122; 14543124; 14543125; 14543126; 14543128; 14543129; 14543130; 14543131; 14543132; 14543133; 14543134; 14543136; 14543138; 14543139; 14543144; 14543147; 14543150; 14543151; 14543155; 14543156; 14543159; 14543160; 14543164; 14543165; 14543168; 14543171; 14543172; 14543173; 14543176; 14543177; 14543178; 14543180; 14543181; 14543182; 14543183; 14543185; 14543187; 14543191; 14543192; 14543193; 14543196; 14543199; 14545700; 14545701; 14545704; 14545706; 14545708; 14545709; 14545710; 14545711; 14545713; 14545715; 14545716; 14545717; 14545718; 14545719; 14545720; 14545721; 14545722; 14545723; 14545724;14545725; 14545727; 14545730; 14545731; 14545732; 14545733; 14545734; 14545735; 14545736; 14545737; 14545738; 14545739; 14545740; 14545741; 14545742; 14545743; 14545744; 14545745; 14545746; 14545747; 14546178; 14546179; 14546180; 14546181; 14546182; 14546183; 14546184; 14546185; 14546186; 14546187; 14546188; 14546189; 14546193; 14546194; 14546195; 14546198; 14546199; 14546200; 14546202; 14546203; 14546204; 14546205; 14546206; 14546207; 14546208; 14546209; 14546210; 14546212; 14546213; 14546216; 14546217; 14546233; 14546234; 14546238; 14546239; 14546240; 14546241; 14546255; 14546261; 14546262; 14546271; 14546314; 14546334; 14546336; 14546339; 14546340; 14546343; 14546345; 14546346; 14546349; 14546356; 14546366; 14546382; 14546383; 14546409; 14546410; 14546411; 14546415; 14546424; 14546431; 14546436; 14546438; 14546448; 14546450; 14546452; 14546453; 14546466; 14546468; 14546469; 14546470; 14546471; 14546472; 14546473; 14546474; 14546475; 14546476; 14546477; 14546478; 14546479; 14546480; 14546481; 14547312; 14546902; 14546903; 14546906; 14546911; 14546914; 14546917; 14546918; 14546920; 14546923; 14546930; 14546931; 14546939; 14546940; 14546942; 14546943; 14546944; 14546950; 14546952; 14546953; 14546954; 14546955; 14546956; 14546962; 14546964; 14546965; 14546968; 14546969; 14546970; 14546971; 14546972; 14546973; 14546974; 14546975; 14546976; 14546977; 14546978; 14546979; 14546980; 14546981; 14546982; 14546983; 14546984; 14546985; 14546986; 14546987; 14546988; 14546989; 14546990; 14546991; 14546992; 14546993; 14546994; 14546995; 14546996; 14547000; 14547003; 14547004; 14547006; 14547007; 14547008; 14547010; 14547012; 14547013; 14547015; 14547016; 14547019; 14547022; 14547027; 14547033; 14547034; 14547035; 14547224; 14547225; 14547227; 14547228; 14547230; 14547232; 14547235; 14547237; 14547239; 14547240; 14547242; 14547247; 14547249; 14547251; 14547253; 14547256; 14547259; 14547260; 14547261; 14547264; 14547266; 14547267; 14547271; 14547272; 14547273; 14547274; 14547283; 14547285; 14547286; 14547289; 14547291; 14547292; 14547293; 14547294; 14547295; 14547296; 14547300; 14547302; 14547309; 14547315; 14547317; 14547318; 14547324; 14547326; 14547332; 14547339; 14547340; 14547341; 14547345; 14547522; 14547523; 14547527; 14547538; 14547539; 14547540; 14547541; 14547543; 14547544; 14547545; 14547546; 14547553; 14547557; 14547558; 14547559; 14547560; 14547562; 14547563; 14547565; and 14547566. Aquatec Ocean E-VIP Model number: 1471208 Serial numbers: 13A04000420; 13A04000421; 13A04005696; 13A04005697; 13A04005698; 13A04006199; and 13A04006200. Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP Model number: 1525707 Serial numbers: 14543203; 14543207; 14543209; 14543211; 14543213; 14543214; 14543215; 14543216; 14543217; 14543219; 14543225; 14543227; 14543231; 14543232; 14543233; 14543234; 14543235; 14543236; 14543237; 14543239; 14543240; 14543241; 14543242; 14543243; 14543244; 14543245; 14543246; 14543248; 14543249; 14543250; 14543251; 14543252; 14543255; 14543256; 14543266; 14543267; 14543268; 14543345; 14543346; 14543347; 14543348; 14543349; 14543350; 14543351; 14543352; 14543353; 14543354; 14543355; 14543356; 14543357; 14543358; 14543359; 14543360; 14543361; 14543362; 14543363; 14543364; 14543390; 14543392; 14543395; 14543402; 14543405; 14543457; 14543458; 14543459; 14543460; 14543461; 14543462; 14543463; 14543464; 14543465; 14543466; 14543467; 14543468; 14543469; 14543470; 14543471; 14543472; 14543473; 14543474; 14543475; 14543476; 14543523; 14543525; 14543526; 14543527; 14543528; 14543529; 14543530; 14543531; 14543532; 14543533; 14543534; 14543539; 14543540; 14543541; 14543542; 14543543; 14543544; 14543545; 14543547; 14543548; 14543596; 14543597; 14543598; 14543599; 14543600; 14543601; 14543602; 14543566; 14543571; 14543572; 14543573; 14543574; 14543575; 14543577; 14543578; 14543584; 14543585; 14543591; 14543592; and 14543595.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0167-2014
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0167-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-11-13	2013-11-05

Product code INN

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About this record

Sourced from the FDA device recall database and the FDA enforcement reports, both ingested from openFDA. The recall record supplies the product, the reason and the product code; the enforcement report supplies the classification. The two datasets are exported by FDA on different days, and the date above is the older of the two, so nothing on this page is newer than it says.

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