Events

Recall of Device Recall Pressure Imaging System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Xsensor Technology Corporation.

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
    54229
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0919-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-07-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-01-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-01-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=87910
  • 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
    System, pressure measurement, intermittent - Product Code JFC
  • Reason
    The plastic enclosures for the x3 display and x3 pro pressure mapping system has a ul94 hb flammability rating while the medical equipment specification ul 60601-1 requires v-2 rated plastic for electronic enclosures.
  • Action
    On July 6, 2009, Xsensor sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notifications to their consignees/customers. The consignees/customers were informed that the incorrect material of the plastic enclosures was used. The incorrect plastic had a UL94 HB flammability rating while the medical equipment specification UL 60601-1 required V-2 rated plastic for electronic enclosures. The firm provided prepaid shipping box to consignees/customers with instructions for returning the components. The components were refurbished and returned to consignees for free of charge. For further information please contact XSENSORs Customer Support at 1-866-927-5222.

Device

Device Recall Pressure Imaging System
  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers for X3 display: CTDPDA00 S2000 R04, CTDPDA00 S2001 R04, CTDPDA00 S2002 R04, CTDPDA00 S2003 R04, CTDPDA00 S2004 R04, CTDPDA00 S2005 R04, CTDPDA00 S2006 R04, CTDPDA00 S2007 R04, CTDPDA00 S2013 R04, CTDPDA00 S2016 R04, CTDPDA00 S2017 R04, CTDPDA00 S2021 R04, CTDPDA00 S2022 R04, CTDPDA00 S2024 R04, CTDPDA00 S2025 R04, CTDPDA00 S2026 R04, CTDPDA00 S2027 R04, CTDPDA00 S2028 R04, CTDPDA00 S2030 R04, CTDPDA00 S2032 R04, CTDPDA00 S2035 R05, CTDPDA00 S2036 R05, CTDPDA00 S2037 R05, CTDPDA00 S2038 R05, CTDPDA00 S2039 R05, CTDPDA00 S2040 R05, CTDPDA00 S2041 R05, CTDPDA00 S2042 R05, CTDPDA00 S2043 R05, CTDPDA00 S2044 R05, CTDPDA00 S2045 R05, CTDPDA00 S2050 R05, and CTDPDA00 S2054 R05.   Serial numbers for X3 PRO: CMUHUB00 S2023 R05 and CMUHUB00 S2033 R05.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Devices were distributed to one distributor, medical facilities, and rehab centers through out the US, including following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI.
  • Product Description
    Product labeling of the X3 Display reads in part: || "XSENSOR Technology Corporation***X3 DISPLAY*** REF: XBOM-002 PID: CTDPDA00 S*** R***60601-1 61010-1***Calgary, AB, CANADA***Made in Canada". || Product labeling of the X3 PRO reads in part: || "XSENSOR Technology Corporation***X3 PRO***REF:XBOM-004 PID: CMUHUB00 S***R***60601-1 61010-1***Calgary, AB, CANADA***Made in Canada". || Pressure mapping and surface assessment for seats, seat backs, and beds. XSENSOR pressure imaging systems, also known as pressure mapping systems, are a valuable tool in helping clinicians prevent and manage pressure ulcers. Clinicians, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists use XSENSOR pressure imaging systems to help prevent pressure ulcers through improved surface selection and patient positioning on wheelchairs and hospital beds.
  • Manufacturer
    Xsensor Technology Corporation

Manufacturer

Xsensor Technology Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Xsensor Technology Corporation, 111 319 2nd Ave Sw, Calgary Canada
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Xsensor Technology Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA