Events

Recall of Device Recall Uplift Commode Assist

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Uplift Technologies 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
    60278
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0270-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-11-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-05-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=104936
  • 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
    Chair, adjustable, mechanical - Product Code INN
  • Reason
    On june 26, 2011 uplift technologies inc. nova scotia, canada initiated a recall of the uplift commode assist model no. ca200, lot no. 1c0101. the plastic seat does not meet manufacturing specifications. the seat may not fit the unit properly and may interfere with the unit's normal locking mechanism.
  • Action
    Uplift Technologies, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 27, 2011 to all affected customers The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine their inventory and to quarantine the affected product. Customers are to call Uplift's Customer Service Department at 1-800-387-0896 to request a Return Materials Authorization number in order to return the product. .

Device

Device Recall Uplift Commode Assist
  • Model / Serial
    Model CA200 Lot 1C0101.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
  • Product Description
    "***UPLIFT TECHNOLOGIES INC.***Bringing quality to life.***Model No.***CA200***Description***Lifting commode chair***Weight Range***80-300+ lb-136+ kg***" || Labeling on product: "***1C0101 and K0061014***". || A lifting commode chair that is self-powered (non-electric) and provides lifting assistance for those who have reduced mobility due to arthritis, post-operative conditions, degenerative joint disease, Parkinson's disease or other neuromuscular disorders.
  • Manufacturer
    Uplift Technologies Inc.

Manufacturer

Uplift Technologies Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Uplift Technologies Inc., 10 Morris Drive #19, Dartmouth Canada
  • Source
    USFDA