FDA Recall Terminated

VECTRA GENISYS, electromechanical therapeutic ultrasound and powered muscle stimulation device, Model No. 2761, Chattanooga Group.

Recall: Z-1638-2008 · Initiated February 28, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1638-2008
Event Number
47428
Firm
Chattanooga Corp Inc
FEI Number
1000342033
Product Code
IMG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
February 28, 2008
Posted
August 6, 2008
Terminated
February 19, 2010
Address
4717 Adams Rd, Hixson, TN, 37343

Description

VECTRA GENISYS, electromechanical therapeutic ultrasound and powered muscle stimulation device, Model No. 2761, Chattanooga Group.

Reason

Device may fail to administer therapy during use.

Action

Chattanooga Group sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 02/29/2008 to consignees to advise them of problem and the recall. The first group of letters was sent to the distributors via certified mail. The letter stated that the devices were failing and the recall was to the User level. The firm is recalling the devices for repair and calibration. The firm followed with a user notification, by US Mail not certified beginning on March 11, 2008.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

479 devices