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Sara Active Sling - Standard; item KK53210.0 - model KA1210 (with safety); manufactured by Medibo Medical Products NV, H

FDA device recall Z-0426-2007 · posted 2007-02-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arjo, Inc.
Reason for recall
There is the potential for the slings to come apart, potentially allowing injury to the patient.
Action taken
Arjo sent Urgent Device Field Correction Recall Notice letters dated 1/9/07 via FedEx to the end user accounts who received the affected slings, advising them of the potential for the slings to come apart. They were instructed to remove the affected slings from use and replace them with the slings enclosed with the letter, complete the enclosed customer response form, and return the form and the original recalled slings, using the pre-paid call tag provided. If they have any questions or require additional, they were instructed to contact the Arjo Quality Department at 800-323-1245, ext. 6140.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FSA
Quantity affected
13 slings
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2007-01-09
Date posted
2007-02-15
Date terminated
2008-09-02
Location
Roselle, IL

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