FDA Recall Terminated

Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The Invacare Bariatric home care bed is intended to provide a rest surface with adjustable height from floor and adjustable surface contours.

Recall: Z-2402-2016 · Initiated March 15, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2402-2016
Event Number
73577
Firm
Invacare Corporation
FEI Number
1525712
Product Code
FNL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 15, 2016
Terminated
September 15, 2017
Address
1200 Taylor St, Elyria, OH, 44035-6248

Description

Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The Invacare Bariatric home care bed is intended to provide a rest surface with adjustable height from floor and adjustable surface contours.

Reason

The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They discovered that the Junction Box may omit sparks which could result in a fire in the presence of flammable materials.

Action

Invacare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 12, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call Invacares recall support line at (877) 413-6008, Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EST, for assistance.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution including DC and PR. Internationally Canada.

Quantity

1,011 units