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Z-0729-2024Class II

Ultrasound EA (Ergonomic Advantage) table versions; G3 Multi-Specialty Echocardiography and Multi-Specialty...

Oakworks Inc / initiated 2023-12-05 / Open, Classified / root cause: design

Oakworks Inc began a recall of Ultrasound EA (Ergonomic Advantage) table versions; G3 Multi-Specialty Echocardiography and Multi-Specialty with Electric Access Back Supports [left & right} on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0729-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Oakworks Inc
Product
Ultrasound EA (Ergonomic Advantage) table versions; G3 Multi-Specialty Echocardiography and Multi-Specialty with Electric Access Back Supports [left & right}
Product code
LGX Table, Examination, Medical, Powered
Reason for recall
Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Oakworks Inc. issued "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL/CORRECTION" letter on 12/5/23 via Certified Mail/Email to Distributors and End Users. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Immediately examine your inventory of OAKWORKS Inc. Ultrasound EA Table with Echocardiography, or Electric Access Back Supports [left & right] to identify and locate all affected product(s). 2. For tables in use, they remain fully functional if the backrest platform stress fracture has not occurred. For tables that have the stress fracture or break, only use in a flat position until the backrest is replaced. 3. Implement the field action as described below for the product listed in the Product and Distribution Information Table. 4. Enclosed is a Medical Device Advisory Notice Response Form for each product we believe you have. Please complete this form in its entirety and return to OAKWORKS Inc., within 48 hours of receipt of this advisory notice via any of the options listed below. MAIL: Oakworks Inc. EMAIL: [email protected] Attn: Customer Service MDAN Response 923 East Wellspring Rd. New Freedom, PA 17349 Action by OAKWORKS Inc.: Upon receipt of the Medical Device Advisory Notice Response Form(s), and to minimize the downtime of your OAKWORKS Ultrasound EA table, we will setup a service visit to replace the backrest (if a stress fracture has occurred) or install a reinforcement plate (if a stress fracture has not occurred) on the table(s). The correction installation takes approximately 30 minutes. The replaced backrest will be disposed of by the service provider. Additional Information: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-558-8850 or 717-235-6807 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time.
Quantity in commerce
20 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
(UDI): 00817463025422 S/N: USM839457 USM839458 USM839459 USM839460 USM839461 USM818212 USM833897 USW813999 USM839614 USM839615 USM814871 USM833507 USM831797 USM823858 USM822620 USM824500 USM834529 USM788091 USM815794 USM832170

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0729-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0727-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0728-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0729-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0730-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated