Recall Z-2402-2016

Invacare Corporation · initiated March 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

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.

Codes / lots: Model #'s:1104343 & 1104345

Reason for recall

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.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

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.

Details

Recall number
Z-2402-2016
Initiated
March 15, 2016
Terminated
September 15, 2017
Product code
FNL – Bed, Ac-Powered Adjustable Hospital
Quantity
1,011 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution including DC and PR. Internationally Canada.
Recalling firm
Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2399-2016 Class IIInvacare Bariatric Bed w/o mattress & rails, Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The Invacare…The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They… 03/15/2016Terminated
Z-2400-2016 Class IIInvacare Bariatric Bed with mattress and rails , Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The…The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They… 03/15/2016Terminated
Z-2401-2016 Class IIInvacare Foot Section for Semi & Full Electric Beds, Junction Boxes, Product Usage: The…The firm recently identified a quality issue with the Junction box used in the Invacare Bariatric Bed. They… 03/15/2016Terminated