FDA Recall Open, Classified

G041 POD, THOR NOVO GEN 2.0 XL whole body red light therapy bed, model S1177

Recall: Z-0454-2024 · Initiated September 13, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0454-2024
Event Number
93344
Firm
Thor Photomedicine Ltd Watermeadow House Chesham United Kingdom
FEI Number
3003899624
Product Code
ILY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 13, 2022
Posted
December 1, 2023

Description

G041 POD, THOR NOVO GEN 2.0 XL whole body red light therapy bed, model S1177

Reason

Failure of ball stud components causing the gas strut on one side to detach from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.

Action

The "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notification issued October 05, 2023 by email with follow-up phone call. The notice advises users (1) how to recognize the issue. (2) THOR is replacing all ball studs on all affected devices. Should you continue to have users/patients use the NovoTHOR, then be aware it may potentially cause harm should the failure occur whilst they are lifting or lowering the canopy. " Ensure you warn all users of the potential risk " Ensure someone is present to lift and lower the canopy " Ensure the canopy is lifted and lowered gently and slowly " Ensure someone is present in the room or immediately outside the room during use. A service representative will contact customers within 6 weeks to schedule correction. Customers are requested to respond to the email notice with their acknowledgement. Contact phone number for Thor is (877) 355 3151.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide): Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia. OUS (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom.

Quantity

6