BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    AxioBionics Wearable TherapyFreeStep Sleeve (Right and Left) that includes 2-16 BioGel Velcro Electrodes in sizes: 2"x2", 2"x2.5", 2"x3", 2"x3.5", 2"x4", 2"x5", 2"x6", 2"x8", 1.5"x3", 1.5"x5", 1.5"x6", and 1"x1.5". Cutaneous electrode garments for neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

    Recall: Z-2899-2011 · Initiated May 27, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2899-2011
    Event Number
    59046
    Firm
    Axiobionics, LLC
    FEI Number
    3008525454
    Product Code
    GXY
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    May 27, 2011
    Posted
    August 1, 2011
    Terminated
    August 29, 2013
    Address
    6111 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-9167

    Description

    AxioBionics Wearable TherapyFreeStep Sleeve (Right and Left) that includes 2-16 BioGel Velcro Electrodes in sizes: 2"x2", 2"x2.5", 2"x3", 2"x3.5", 2"x4", 2"x5", 2"x6", 2"x8", 1.5"x3", 1.5"x5", 1.5"x6", and 1"x1.5". Cutaneous electrode garments for neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

    Reason

    Premature Device Failure : Failure of the electrode sites to conduct and provide muscle stimulation due to silver fabric component failure.

    Action

    Axiobionics, LLC is notifying all affected customers by phone. Three attempts will be made to contact the customer by phone. Contact by telephone will be made to prescribing physician to determine if Axiobionics has latest patient contact information. If information is different, new contact information will be recorded and 3 additional attempts will be made with the new information. If the patient cannot be reached by telephone, a certified letter will be sent to the patient's address. If contacting by mail, the letter template will be provided to the FDA recall office . All patients should have been contacted by telephone, certified mail, or in person by June 10, 2011. All patients affected by the field correction will be asked the following questions to determine if their electrodes are functional and resistances are not exceeding the output capabilities of the stimulator they are using. 1. Are you using your garment? 2. Is your garment delivering the stimulation required for your therapy? 3. If the patient is using an NP4 stimulator: What are the resistance readings on each channel? 4. If the patient answers No to question 2 or states that the resistance is reading greater than 200 ohms on at least one channel in question 3, the garments will be returned to Axiobionics for repair. Garments that are not functioning correctly will be repaired first. Functioning garments will be tested by immersion into a salt bath under the given protocol to determine if the silver fabric is properly coated. Questions regarding this correction should be directed to the Axiobionics representative at 800-552-3539.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, GA, IL, IN, MI, MO, NY, TX, and WY.

    Quantity

    2