BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Welch Allyn KleenSpec Corded Illumination System, Vaginal Speculum Lighting System, Model Number 78x Series Illuminator, REF 901070, Catalog Numbers 78800, 73410, 73412, 73414, 73416, 78810, 78812, 78814 and 78816, Rx ONLY

    Recall: Z-0169-2016 · Initiated October 2, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0169-2016
    Event Number
    72228
    Firm
    Welch Allyn Inc
    FEI Number
    1316463
    Product Code
    HIB
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    October 2, 2015
    Posted
    October 30, 2015
    Terminated
    May 23, 2018
    Address
    4341 State Street Rd, Skaneateles Falls, NY, 13153-5300

    Description

    Welch Allyn KleenSpec Corded Illumination System, Vaginal Speculum Lighting System, Model Number 78x Series Illuminator, REF 901070, Catalog Numbers 78800, 73410, 73412, 73414, 73416, 78810, 78812, 78814 and 78816, Rx ONLY

    Reason

    The firm became aware that the KleenSpec 788 Corded Illuminator has the potential to be incorrectly connected to a commonly available AC power cord instead of the illuminator low voltage transformer power cord which is supplied with the illuminator. This may result in a shattered lamp bulb and a potential electric shock hazard.

    Action

    On 10/02/2015, Welch Allyn commenced mailing of the Urgent Medical Device Correction letters (dated 10/01/2015) via UPS Certified Next Day Air Saver Mail. Welch Allyn then issued a 2nd notice dated 10/16/2015 to include an additional five (5) catalog numbers impacted by the issue. The letters inform customers of the issue and help customers avoid any such occurrences. Welch Allyn is provided supplementary User Precautions which re-emphasize safe use of this product and providing additional specificity to the warnings already on the labeling and packaging.

    Distribution

    Nationwide, Puerto Rico and foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.

    Quantity

    Domestic: 179,401 units, Foreign: 15,063 units