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Z-0863-2009

DeVilbiss Model 7310PR-D VacuAide Compact Suction Unit. A portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered...

Sunrise Medical, Inc. / initiated 2008-10-27 / Terminated / root cause: design

Sunrise Medical began a recall of DeVilbiss Model 7310PR-D VacuAide Compact Suction Unit. A portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered suction pump. The device may include a microbial filter on . The reason FDA records is "Improper suction: Regulator knob does not turn properly which can affect the suction level". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0863-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Sunrise Medical, Inc.
Product
DeVilbiss Model 7310PR-D VacuAide Compact Suction Unit. A portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered suction pump. The device may include a microbial filter.
Product code
JCX Apparatus, Suction, Ward Use, Portable, Ac-Powered
Reason for recall
Improper suction: Regulator knob does not turn properly which can affect the suction level.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
DeVilbiss notified dealers and users (through the dealers) to recall the units, by a telephone call October 27, 2008 followed by an Urgent Medical Device Recall mailing November 3, 2008. The letter advised customers what models are affected and how to contact the firm of dealer to have the affected unit replaced. Corrective and preventative action on current manufacturing has been implemented.
Quantity in commerce
78 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
Product codes and lots
Model number 7310PR-D. Serial numbers PRD000006, PRD000012, PRD000013, PRD000014, PRD000046, PRD000082, PRD000083, PRD000084, PRD000088, PRD000090, PRD000091, PRD000099, PRD000100, PRD000101, PRD000102, PRD000152, PRD000174, PRD000175, PRD000177, PRD000184, PRD000186, PRD000189, PRD000191, PRD000193, PRD000201, PRD000202, PRD000203, PRD000206, PRD000207, PRD000209, PRD000225, PRD000226, PRD000229, PRD000230, PRD000262, PRD000269, PRD000323, PRD000341, PRD000355, PRD000363, PRD000364, PRD000368, PRD000370, PRD000371, PRD000373, PRD000374, PRD000375, PRD000383, PRD000385, PRD000386, PRD000388, PRD000389, PRD000390, PRD000392, PRD000393, PRD000399, PRD000400, PRD000401, PRD000403, PRD000405, PRD000406, PRD000407, PRD000409, PRD000411, PRD000415, PRD000417, PRD000419, PRD000420, PRD000422, PRD000425, PRD000426, PRD000428, PRD000432, PRD000443, PRD000447, PRD000448, PRD000449, PRD000450, 0425198002000, and 04275195001000