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Z-1989-2009

Power Supply Accessory (model AD-0660G) Power supply accessory is used with the Polar Care Kodiak unit, a...

Breg Inc / initiated 2009-06-18 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company began a recall of Power Supply Accessory (model AD-0660G) Power supply accessory is used with the Polar Care Kodiak unit, a motorized cold-therapy device. The Power Supply is... on . The reason FDA records is "Power supplies short-circuited at the electrical outlet upon initial use of the power supply, causing the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet to trip". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1989-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Breg Inc
Product
Power Supply Accessory (model AD-0660G) Power supply accessory is used with the Polar Care Kodiak unit, a motorized cold-therapy device. The Power Supply is plugged into a standard electrical wall socket and provides low voltage power to the Kodiak unit. The power supply is not used with other Polar Care models such as PC300 and PC500.
Product code
ILO Pack, Hot Or Cold, Water Circulating
Reason for recall
Power supplies short-circuited at the electrical outlet upon initial use of the power supply, causing the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet to trip.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
An Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notification was sent to customers on June 18, 2009. FOR USERS: Customers are advised to immediately open all unused Kodiak cold therapy units and inspect the lot code of the Power Supply included with the Kodiak unit. If the lot code is 3508, 3908, 4308, or 4808, then remove the power supply, cut the cord using scissors and discard. Call Breg Customer Service for a replacement: 1-800-321-0607. Complete and return the response form ASAP. FOR DISTRIBUTORS: Send Breg your distribution information, including contact and quantities. Breg will notify your customers of the recall directly.
Quantity in commerce
20,439
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Lots 3508, 3908, 4308, and 4808.