FDA Recall Terminated

Ossur Lil Angel Vest P3 Kodel. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.

Recall: Z-1513-2016 · Initiated March 14, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1513-2016
Event Number
73382
Firm
Ossur H F Grjothals 5 Reykjavik Iceland
FEI Number
3003764610
Product Code
KQZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
March 14, 2016
Terminated
August 16, 2016

Description

Ossur Lil Angel Vest P3 Kodel. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.

Reason

There is a potential for partial or complete fracture of the plastic stabilizer strap on the vest.

Action

Customer notification letter were sent on 03/14/16 via traceable method. The notification asked customers to examine their inventory, quarantine product subject to the recall and contact customer service for a return authorization to return the product to Ossur. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Pass the notice to those who need to be aware within the organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 2. Maintain awareness on the notice for an appropriate period. 3. If have further distributed this product identify the customers and notify them at once of this product alert. It is recommended that a copy of the notice is included. 4. If any customers are currently wearing a product it is recommended a detailed inspection of the product vest structurebe conducted to ensure there is no visible cracks on the vest.

Distribution

Distribution US Nationwide and Hong Kong

Quantity

435 total all models