FDA Recall Terminated

AccuMax Quantum Complete (Model CU3/CU4), an alternating pressure with turn assist & on demand low air loss system; Encompass Therapuetic Support Systems, Glendale, CA. The device is intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers, extensive burns, urinary tract blockage and to aid circulation.

Recall: Z-1216-2010 · Initiated March 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1216-2010
Event Number
55074
Firm
Encompass Therapeutic Support Systems dba BG North America
FEI Number
3002468793
Product Code
FNM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 5, 2010
Posted
March 31, 2010
Terminated
March 21, 2012
Address
500 N Central Ave, Ste 900, Glendale, CA, 91203-3346

Description

AccuMax Quantum Complete (Model CU3/CU4), an alternating pressure with turn assist & on demand low air loss system; Encompass Therapuetic Support Systems, Glendale, CA. The device is intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers, extensive burns, urinary tract blockage and to aid circulation.

Reason

Potential out gasing of the battery and short term ignition of the gas within the control unit enclosure. This failure mode includes a risk for fire.

Action

An "URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 5, 2010, was sent to the customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers should immediately discontinue use of the control unit, turn off the unit and disconnect from the wall socket and quarantine the unit away from any patient's room. The customers should immediately examine your inventory and quarantine the products listed; identify and notify any facility where they may have further distributed or transferred the listed products; and complete and return the REPLY/FAX-BACK FORM as soon as possible to Fax: (626) 796-7856 or mail to EncompassTSS, 100 E. Corson Street, Ste 310, Pasadena, CA 91103. Please contact EncompassTSS Customer Service at 800-822-8288 if you have any questions regarding this recall notice.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: CA, TX, IN, OR, and MO.

Quantity

349