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Z-0569-2022Class II

R82 by ETAC Push Brace for High-Low

R82 a/S / initiated 2021-12-08 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

R82 A/S began a recall of R82 by ETAC Push Brace for High-Low on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The chrome surface of the push brace can crack during use, potentially cutting the user". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0569-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
R82 a/S
Product
R82 by ETAC Push Brace for High-Low
Product code
INN Chair, Adjustable, Mechanical
Reason for recall
The chrome surface of the push brace can crack during use, potentially cutting the user.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
A notification dated 12/10/2021 was sent to customers by R82 A/S notifying them of a Field Safety Notice concerning Push Brace 8910545 attached to patient mobility chairs. The notice communicates the chrome surface's potential for cracking during use, posing a risk of cutting the caregiver utilizing the push brace. The firm instructs customers to visually inspect recalled push braces before use and should be disposed of if any are detected. The firm also communicated that customers with affected push braces will receive replacements. If product has been further distributed, the notice needs to be forwarded on.
Quantity in commerce
396 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of North Carolina and California and the countries of Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Model No. 8910545, Manufactured from 08/09/2021-10/03/2021

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0569-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0569-2022Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated