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Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher. Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.

FDA device recall Z-2461-2015 · posted 2015-08-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ferno-Washington Inc
Reason for recall
The firm discovered an improperly installed set screw in one caster arm assembly on a unit in production. The screw assists in preventing the bearing cup on the caster assembly from backing out of the caster arm during use.
Action taken
Ferno's first action of May 1, 2015 was to telephone all customers to alert them to the potential issue and explain our planned inspection. Ferno's Technical Support Manager emailed a copy of the Service Notice and iNX Equipment Evaluation Form to the customers as well.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FPO
Quantity affected
26 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of AZ, CO, IA, MD, OH, PA & WA, and the countries of Australia, Canada & United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2015-05-01
Date posted
2015-08-25
Date terminated
2015-11-06
Location
Wilmington, OH

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