Recall Z-1994-2016

The Anspach Effort, Inc. · initiated January 15, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Universal Battery Charger II (UBC II)

Codes / lots: Part # 05.001.204 Serial #'s 10615 thru 12616

Reason for recall

The device is reported to enter safe mode and is no longer able to charge batteries.

FDA-determined cause: Process design

Action taken

DePuy Synthes sent an "Urgent Notice- Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated January 15, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter informing them of the recall (removal) and asking them to return the UBC II when it display the blue flashing lights that indicate service and to contact DePuy Synthes Customer Support at 800-327-6887 option 2 for return device and arrange to repair or replacement. Any other question please contact the Complaint Handling Unit Manager at 561-494-3673.

Details

Recall number
Z-1994-2016
Initiated
January 15, 2016
Terminated
December 14, 2016
Product code
MOQ – Battery, Replacement, Rechargeable
Quantity
1,992
Distribution
USA Distribution to the states of : AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Hawaii
Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Official FDA recall record