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Z-2093-2010

The "RS-FBG Full Back Conductive Garment" with electrode attachments for use with interferential and muscle...

RS Medical / initiated 2010-05-17 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc. began a recall of The "RS-FBG Full Back Conductive Garment" with electrode attachments for use with interferential and muscle stimulation with a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve... on . The reason FDA records is "Device distributed with labeling and IFU outside of their 510(k) clearance". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2093-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
RS Medical
Product
The "RS-FBG Full Back Conductive Garment" with electrode attachments for use with interferential and muscle stimulation with a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device (TENS) and/or muscle stimulator. The RS-FBG is a prescription device for use with RS Medical Stimulators to facilitate electrode placement and maintenance of electrode positioning for stimulation treatments. The device is sold individually in several variations for size. It is fitted to the patient and an RS Medical employee gives the patient instructions on how to utilize the device with proper electrode placement in conjunction with the respective TENS/muscle stimulator.
Product code
GXY Electrode, Cutaneous
Reason for recall
Device distributed with labeling and IFU outside of their 510(k) clearance.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm, RS Medical, mailed "URGENT NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY CORRECTIVE ACTION" letters dated May 14, 2010, to customers on May 17, 2010 and letters to physicians/consignees on May 19, 2010. The letters included an updated RS-FBG Operation Manual and stated what the update covered; i.e. that the device is indicated for use on the "middle and upper back". The customers were ask to please read your new manual and replace your original RS-FBG Full Back Conductive Garment Operation Manual with this updated version and discard your old RS-FBG Garment Operation Manual. RS Medical stated that your RS-FBG Garment is not affected by this Corrective Action, only the Operation Manual. RS Medical informed the customers that you may continue to use the RS-FBG Full Back Garment with your RS Medical Stimulator as prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our Toll Free Customer Service number at 1-866-417-1293, email us at [email protected] or visit our special web page at www.rsmedical.com/rsfbginfo.
Quantity in commerce
108134 units, 81,939 subject to recall
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
************All serial numbers from "GA133809" and lower. Code Breakdown: "GA" specific for Full Back Garments; "133809" is a six digit sequential number as devices are manufactured.