Posey Biothane Restraint Cuffs, Catalog Number 2900. The device is intended to limit a patient's movement to the extent

FDA device recall Z-1071-2013 · posted 2013-04-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

J T Posey Company

Reason for recall

The firm voluntarily recalled Biothane Restraint Cuffs, Catalog No. 2900, that did not meet the required specifications for tensile strength. Failure of these rivets could allow the cuff to become disconnected from the connecting strap and allow patients to regain free use of the limb.

Action taken

J. T. Posey sent an Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter instructed the customer that Posey Company is voluntarily recalling all units of Posey BiothaneQD Cuffs, Catalog Number 2900. All lots of this product are being recalled. Reason for recall was listed:"Posey has identified rivets on the Biothane~ Restraint Cuffs, Catalog No. 2900, that did not meet the required specifications for tensile strength. Failure of these rivets could allow the cuff to become disconnected from the connecting strap and allow patients to regain free use of the limb. No patient injuries or deaths have reported." Please immediately discontinue further distribution or use of Posey Biothane~ Cuffs, Catalog Number 2900. Please Complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to Posey within 7 days using the provided self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax to 626-443-5418 or via e-mail to RegulatoryAffairs@Posey.com. Return this form even if you do not have any devices in your facility. Please return directly to Posey ill! units you have of Biothane~ Cuffs, Catalog Number 2900, using the enclosed pre-paid shipping label containing an RMA number. Posey will provide replacement product or credit upon receipt of the product. If you have any further questions please call (626) 443-3143.

Root cause

Process design

Status

Terminated

Product code

FMQ

Quantity affected

1673 units

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Date initiated

2012-10-31

Date posted

2013-04-09

Date terminated

2014-07-17

Location

Arcadia, CA