Events

Recall of Device Recall KCI RotoProne Critical Care Therapy

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by KCI USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    58466
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2182-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-02-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-05-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99409
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Bed, patient rotation, powered - Product Code IKZ
  • Reason
    Buckles used to secure patient to surface during proning therapy can come open if not properly engaged by user.
  • Action
    Firm sent a letter with the "Warning: Improper Insertion of the RotoProne Therapy System Buckle Can Lead To Unintentional Bed Exit" to all consignees on 2/23/2011. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. Customers were instructed to read the attached product warning regarding the proper method to attach the RotoProne buckles and to post it with the device to ensure continued proper use of the buckles. If customers had questions regarding the proper use of the buckles, they were to contact KCI Customer Technical Service at 1-800-275-4524.

Device

Device Recall KCI RotoProne Critical Care Therapy
  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers: RRFK0036-RRFK00047; RRFK00049-RRFK00115; RRFK00117-RRFK00128; RRFK00141-RRFK00211; RRFK00213-RRFK00233; RRFK00235; RRFK00237-RRRFK00254; RRFK00256-RRFK00261; RRFK00263-RRFK00267; RRFK00269-RRFK00270; RRFK00273-RRFK00280; RRFK00282-RRFK00284; RRFK00287-RRFK00290; and RRJK00002.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA and Kuwait.
  • Product Description
    KCI RotoProne Critical Care Therapy System buckles for securing patient to the surface during proning therapy, Model 209500. || Indicated for treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications.
  • Manufacturer
    KCI USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

KCI USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    KCI USA, Inc., 4958 Stout Dr, San Antonio TX 78219-4334
  • Source
    USFDA