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Z-0001-2008

Bio-logic System Corp --Telescoping Camera Pole Assembly (part number 585-CYBPSM and 580-VIDPOL) and...

Bio-Logic Systems Corp. / initiated 2007-07-26 / Terminated / root cause: design

Bio-Logic Systems Corp began a recall of Bio-logic System Corp --Telescoping Camera Pole Assembly (part number 585-CYBPSM and 580-VIDPOL) and assemblies (580IPCART and 580 PNCART; Bio-Logic Systems... on . The reason FDA records is "Bio-logic System Corp Camera Pole may weaken and detach at the base of the telescoping camera pole during transport causing pole to break at the welded base and fall". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0001-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Bio-Logic Systems Corp.
Product
Bio-logic System Corp --Telescoping Camera Pole Assembly (part number 585-CYBPSM and 580-VIDPOL) and assemblies (580IPCART and 580 PNCART; Bio-Logic Systems Corporation, Mundelein, IL 60060; The Model 580-VIDPOL is used with the 580-PNCART that is wired for use with a Panasonic Camera. The pole is also a subassembly of the 585-CYBPSM with wires used in the 580-IPCART wired for the use with an Ipela Camera. Both carts are a component of the Ceegraph/Sleepscan Netlink with Video.
Product code
GWQ Full-Montage Standard Electroencephalograph
Reason for recall
Bio-logic System Corp Camera Pole may weaken and detach at the base of the telescoping camera pole during transport causing pole to break at the welded base and fall.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Bio-logic sent a Safety Alert letters dated 7/26/07 to the affected customers, warning them that using the pole to transport the cart may cause the weld at the base of the pole to weaken, causing it to break. As a precaution to ensure customer safety, the accounts were instructed to place the enclosed red sticker on the pole, below the tightening knob. An Instruction sheet is enclosed . The warning label reads: "Caution: Do not use as a handle to move cart. Always lower camera when transporting. Avoid sudden stops or collisions." The accounts were requested to complete and return an enclosed reply sheet acknowledging the receipt of the letter and the placement of the warning labels on the poles. Any questions were directed to Customer Support at 1-800-332-3114.
Quantity in commerce
311 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
Product codes and lots
Pole assembly 580-VIDPOL and 585-CYBPSM, used with Models 580-IPCART and 580-PNCART - the cart component of the Ceegraph/Sleepscan Netlink with Video. There are no serial numbers on the pole assembly.