FDA Recall Terminated

The surgical table is a stand alone unit. Three (3) floor locking cylinders are attached to the base of the surgical table. The individual cylinders are replaceable. Product Usage: The cylinders are used to lock the surgical table in place.

Recall: Z-0371-2017 · Initiated September 27, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0371-2017
Event Number
75288
Firm
Schaerer Medical USA Inc
FEI Number
1525725
Product Code
JEB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 27, 2016
Terminated
July 17, 2020
Address
675 Wilmer Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226-1802

Description

The surgical table is a stand alone unit. Three (3) floor locking cylinders are attached to the base of the surgical table. The individual cylinders are replaceable. Product Usage: The cylinders are used to lock the surgical table in place.

Reason

The floor locking cylinders contained in the base of the Schaerer 7300 model surgical tables were manufactured with the incorrect "O" ring which may cause the cylinder to leak.

Action

Schaerer Medical sent a Field action letters dated September 27, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer is required to complete and return a response form with the number of affected tables and cylinders. All affected cylinders will be replaced in the field and returned to the manufacturer. For questions Quality Assurance at 513-272 -9116.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: CA, CT, FL, IA, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, and VA Replcement cylinders wre distributed

Quantity

4 surgical tables with defective floor locking cylinders were distributed. Each table contains 3 cylinders for a total of 12 cylinders.