FDA Recall Terminated

Aquarius (TM) TEMPERATURE THERAPY, REF T650, Rx Only, Manufactured for DeRoyal Industries, Inc. 200 DeBusk Lane, Powell, TN 37849, Made in China. Physical Therapy.

Recall: Z-0834-2014 · Initiated September 17, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0834-2014
Event Number
66742
Firm
DeRoyal Industries Inc
FEI Number
3003040625
Product Code
ILO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 17, 2013
Posted
January 27, 2014
Terminated
June 5, 2017
Address
1595 Highway 33 S, New Tazewell, TN, 37825-7105

Description

Aquarius (TM) TEMPERATURE THERAPY, REF T650, Rx Only, Manufactured for DeRoyal Industries, Inc. 200 DeBusk Lane, Powell, TN 37849, Made in China. Physical Therapy.

Reason

The unit displays an error code of hose kinking when no hose kink is present; the unit fails to monitor the temperature of the water in the blanket as intended and controlling it through the automatic temperature control. This failure could result in temperature injuries to the treatment site; and there have been two reports of electric shock.

Action

DeRoyal sent a "URGENT VOLUNTARY RECALL DEROYAL HOT/COLD THERAPY UNIT" letter dated September 17, 2013. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

738 units