FDA Recall Terminated

WalkAide Stimulator System Control Module, Part Number 20-0100; component of the WalkAide Stimulator System; distributed by Innovative Neurotronics, Austin, TX 78746. The WalkAide is a battery operated, single channel electrical stimulator that is used to improve walking ability by stimulating a foot lift at the appropriate time during the step cycle.

Recall: Z-1435-2009 · Initiated August 6, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1435-2009
Event Number
52049
Firm
Innovative Neurotronics, Inc.
FEI Number
3005694504
Product Code
GZI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 6, 2008
Posted
June 3, 2009
Terminated
July 28, 2009
Address
3600 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg B Ste 150, Austin, TX, 78746

Description

WalkAide Stimulator System Control Module, Part Number 20-0100; component of the WalkAide Stimulator System; distributed by Innovative Neurotronics, Austin, TX 78746. The WalkAide is a battery operated, single channel electrical stimulator that is used to improve walking ability by stimulating a foot lift at the appropriate time during the step cycle.

Reason

Knob responsible for regulating the amount of stimulation administered by the WalkAide System control unit may fall off while device is in use.

Action

Innovative Neurotronics Inc notified the consignee via e-mail on August 6, 2008 of the affected product. The Consignee was asked to place a stop shipment on the WalkAides and to return inventory for replacement. Further questions can be directed to Innovative Neurotronics Inc at 1-512-721-1906.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to the state of GA.

Quantity

137 units