Medical Device
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Z-2402-2016Class II

Junction Boxes

Invacare GmbH / initiated 2016-03-15 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Invacare Corporation began a recall of Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The Invacare Bariatric home care bed is intended to provide a rest surface with adjustable height from floor and adjustable... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They discovered that the Junction Box may omit sparks which could result in a fire in the presence of flammable...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2402-2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Invacare GmbH
Product
Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The Invacare Bariatric home care bed is intended to provide a rest surface with adjustable height from floor and adjustable surface contours.
Product code
FNL Bed, Ac-Powered Adjustable Hospital
Reason for recall
The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They discovered that the Junction Box may omit sparks which could result in a fire in the presence of flammable materials.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Invacare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 12, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call Invacares recall support line at (877) 413-6008, Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EST, for assistance.
Quantity in commerce
1,011 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution including DC and PR. Internationally Canada.
Product codes and lots
Model #'s:1104343 & 1104345

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2402-2016
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2399-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2400-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2401-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2402-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated