BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    USA-002 Rev A brochure is a two sided tri-fold printed marketing brochure describing the approved labeling indications for use, precautions and general operational information of the Exer-Rest device, Models AT3800 and AT4700. Brochure: "EXER-REST***A patented, FDA registered, Acceleration Therapeutics device delivering Whole Body Periodic Acceleration to the user for symptomatic relief of a wide range of complaints***Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)***WBPA is accomplished utilizing the Ever-Rest device to move the body repetitively head to foot at approximately 140 times a minute. This repetitive motion adds pulses to your natural vascular pulse with each acceleration and deceleration of the body. These additional pulses act on the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium) throughout the body, a process called pulsatile shear stress, to promote the release of beneficial substances (mediators). These mediators, such as nitric oxide, provide a wide range of health benefits that originate from the user's own body.***Nitric Oxide (NO) is released from endothelial cells that line the arterial walls. NO signals vascular smooth muscle to relax, thereby increasing blood flow throughout the circulation.***NiMS 4400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137 P 305.575.4200 F 305357534201***[email protected] www.nims-inc.com***NIMS, Acceleration Therapeutics and Exer-Rest are registered trademarks of Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.***USA-002 Rev A***" Printed marketing brochure

    Recall: Z-1820-2012 · Initiated May 7, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1820-2012
    Event Number
    61868
    Firm
    Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2431353
    Product Code
    IRO
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Labeling False and Misleading
    Initiated
    May 7, 2012
    Posted
    June 18, 2012
    Terminated
    July 16, 2012
    Address
    4400 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33137

    Description

    USA-002 Rev A brochure is a two sided tri-fold printed marketing brochure describing the approved labeling indications for use, precautions and general operational information of the Exer-Rest device, Models AT3800 and AT4700. Brochure: "EXER-REST***A patented, FDA registered, Acceleration Therapeutics device delivering Whole Body Periodic Acceleration to the user for symptomatic relief of a wide range of complaints***Whole Body Periodic Acceleration (WBPA)***WBPA is accomplished utilizing the Ever-Rest device to move the body repetitively head to foot at approximately 140 times a minute. This repetitive motion adds pulses to your natural vascular pulse with each acceleration and deceleration of the body. These additional pulses act on the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium) throughout the body, a process called pulsatile shear stress, to promote the release of beneficial substances (mediators). These mediators, such as nitric oxide, provide a wide range of health benefits that originate from the user's own body.***Nitric Oxide (NO) is released from endothelial cells that line the arterial walls. NO signals vascular smooth muscle to relax, thereby increasing blood flow throughout the circulation.***NiMS 4400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137 P 305.575.4200 F 305357534201***[email protected] www.nims-inc.com***NIMS, Acceleration Therapeutics and Exer-Rest are registered trademarks of Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.***USA-002 Rev A***" Printed marketing brochure

    Reason

    Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems Inc (NIMS) is voluntarily recalling promotional materials which contain unsubstantiated direct and indirect claims.

    Action

    NiMS sent an Urgent Promotional Material Recall letter dated May 29, 2012, to all affected customers. NIMS contacted the 18 facilities by phone starting on May 29, 2012 and sent the 73 end users letters dated May 29, 2012. NiMS instructed customers to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine any of the US-001 or USA-002 brochures. If customers further distributed brochures customers were instructed to notify their customers at once by including a copy of the recall notification letter. Customers were requested to destroy all Exer-Rest promotional materials. For any questions customers were instructed to call 305-575-4204. For questions regarding this recall call 305-575-4201.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    USA-002 Rev A brochure: 91