FDA Recall Terminated

Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function. Mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function

Recall: Z-0167-2014 · Initiated August 31, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0167-2014
Event Number
66461
Firm
Invacare Corporation
FEI Number
1525712
Product Code
INN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 31, 2013
Posted
November 5, 2013
Terminated
September 15, 2014
Address
1200 Taylor St, Elyria, OH, 44035-6248

Description

Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function. Mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function

Reason

The snap-on fixtures of the backrest cushion on the Mobile Shower and Toilet Commode Aquatec Ocean VIP and Ocean Dual VIP do not withstand a required pull out force of 500 N, when the product is used in a reclined position and or tilted position. This may result in the snap-on fixture coming unlatched.

Action

Invacare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to acknowledge their receipt and understanding of the urgent recall notice and indicate the number of affected product in their inventory on the enclosed Provider Response Card. Customers were instructed to examine their existing stock and quarantine any affected product and fax the completed Provider Response Card immediately to Invacare Corporation at 440-326-3544. Customers were responsible for ensuring that the recall was conducted to the customer level. Correction kits were provided to the customers with the communication. Customers were instructed to document the correction details on the enclosed Product Tracking Sheet and fax to Invacare Customer Service at 440-326-3544. For questions regarding this recall call 440-329-3544.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA and Internationally to Canada.

Quantity

538 (US only) 3317 (Total)