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Z-2192-2014Class I

Gel-E Donut, Squishon 2 gel pillows

Childrens Medical Ventures, LLC / initiated 2014-05-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Childrens Medical Ventures began a recall of Gel-E Donut, Squishon 2 gel pillows Product Usage:: The products are intended to support and cradle a baby s head and/or body. The rectangular shape of the... on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "The gel-filled Gel-E Donut and Squishon product line has received a number of complaints about visible mold. The mold detected was determined to be Cladosporium and Penicillium Fungi, which are commonly found molds". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2192-2014
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Childrens Medical Ventures, LLC
Product
Gel-E Donut, Squishon 2 gel pillows Product Usage:: The products are intended to support and cradle a baby s head and/or body. The rectangular shape of the Squishon product allows for head movement while maintaining a supportive surface and provides an effective ventral support for prone positioning. The round shape of the Gel-E Donut products help alleviate pressure caused by prolonged immobility or other conditions where frequent repositioning is contraindicated.
Product code
FMP Protector, Skin Pressure
Reason for recall
The gel-filled Gel-E Donut and Squishon product line has received a number of complaints about visible mold. The mold detected was determined to be Cladosporium and Penicillium Fungi, which are commonly found molds.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action
Childrens Medical Ventures sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 28, 2014, to affected customers via UPS. The letter identified the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review entire inventory and inspect for signs of visible mold, do not open the packaging to do the inspection, the mold should be seen through the transparent outer packing, complete and return the reply form provided on the last page of the letter, dispose of any product containing mold per your facilitys environmental guidelines, do not return any product to your Distributor or to Philips/Childrens Medical Ventures.and credit for disposed product will be given. If you need any further information or support concerning this problem, please contact your Distributor at the following phone number:
Quantity in commerce
332,649
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the country of Canada.
Product codes and lots
All lots of models: 92025-A, 92025-B, 92025-C, 91033-2

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2192-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2192-2014Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated