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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0569-2022 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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