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Allen Medical C-Flex, Polar Head Positioner Catalog Number: A-70700-A1 Product is a medical device used to maintain the

FDA device recall Z-1478-2008 · posted 2008-08-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Handle jamming in the open position, preventing the device from adequately supporting the head during spinal surgery. Possible delay in surgery, or injury.
Action taken
Allen Medical notified accounts by telephone on 11/08/07 and the Sales Representative. The Hospitals confirmed that the device would be sent back for evaluation and upgraded.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CCX
Quantity affected
2
Distribution
MA, MS
Date initiated
2007-11-27
Date posted
2008-08-20
Date terminated
2008-08-26
Location
Acton, MA

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