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Z-0566-2010

Stille Sonesta Gynecology and Urology Table 6303 ; an electric cystometric table; Stille AB, Solna, Sweden...

Stille AB / initiated 2009-11-03 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stille AB began a recall of Stille Sonesta Gynecology and Urology Table 6303 ; an electric cystometric table; Stille AB, Solna, Sweden. Used to position the subject/patient in a desired... on . The reason FDA records is "There is a potential hazard to the patient if the bolts holding the side rail break, causing the accessories attached at the side rails of the tables and chairs to fall off during a medical procedure". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0566-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stille AB
Product
Stille Sonesta Gynecology and Urology Table 6303 ; an electric cystometric table; Stille AB, Solna, Sweden. Used to position the subject/patient in a desired position during urodynamic, general examinations, cystoscopy, ultrasound, biofeedback, vasectomy and OBGYN procedures.
Product code
MMZ Table, Cystometric, Electric
Reason for recall
There is a potential hazard to the patient if the bolts holding the side rail break, causing the accessories attached at the side rails of the tables and chairs to fall off during a medical procedure.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Stille sent Field Safety Notices dated 10/30/09 to the direct accounts, informing them that there is a potential hazard with the Sonesta tables if the bolts holding the side rail break, causing the accessories attached at the side rails of the tables and chairs to fall off during a medical procedure. Stille developed a retrofit kit consisting of six side rail bolts and instructions for installing the bolts, which were sent to the end users with the safety notice. The accounts were requested to replace the side rail bolts with the new bolts provided, and to complete and return the enclosed acknowledgement card to Stille by fax or e-mail as soon as possible and no later than 12/11/09. Contact Stille Surgical Inc. at 224-612-5404 for assistance.
Quantity in commerce
68 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Including countries of USA and Canada.
Product codes and lots
Model 6303, serial numbers 12-11076, 12-11077, 12-11078, 12-11079, 12-11080, 12-11081, 12-11082, 12-11083, 12-11084, 12-11086, 12-11127, 12-11129, 12-11133, 12-11134, 12-11137, 12-11141, 12-11145, 12-11273, 12-11274; tables sold between 3/24/09 and 9/30/09