Events

Recall of V.A.C.

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Kinetic Concepts, 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
    30212
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0038-05
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-09-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-10-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2005-06-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=35405
  • 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
    Apparatus, Suction, Ward Use, Portable, Ac-Powered - Product Code JCX
  • Reason
    The seal on the dressing pouch may open during shipping and sterility of the dressing may be compromised.
  • Action
    The firm initiated the recall by letter and phone calls on September 21, 2004.

Device

V.A.C.
  • Model / Serial
    Part M6275043-5: 01.27.04.21v; 01.27.04.22v; 01.27.04.23v; 02.23.04.03; 05.06.04.07; 05.17.04.01; 05.20.04.08; 06.23.04.12; 07.07.04.13; and 08.11.04.04  Part M6275065-5: 11.06.03.01V; 11.06.03.02V; 11.06.03.03V; 11.21.03.15; 12.01.03.25; 12.15.03.14; 12.18.03.07; 01.16.04.09; 01.08.04.10; 01.20.04.10; 12.15.03.14; 02.04.04.23; 01.21.04.24; 02.09.04.22; 02.23.04.07; 03.30.04.13; 03.22.04.10; 05.04.04.08; 05.14.04.04; 05.26.04.09; 06.02.04.07; 06.04.04.15; 06.17.04.12; 07.07.04.11; 07.07.04.12; 07.20.04.14; 07.30.04.03; and 08.03.04.06
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    The product was distributed to hospitals and clinics nationwide. The product was also shipped to the following foreign countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Qatar, Phillipines, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    V.A.C. X-Large Granufoam Dressing Part Numbers M6275065/5, V.A.C. ATS and V.A.C. Freedom and M6275043/5 V.A.C. Classic. Manufactured by Kinetic Concepts, Inc., San Antonio, Texas 78230
  • Manufacturer
    Kinetic Concepts, Inc

Manufacturer

Kinetic Concepts, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Kinetic Concepts, Inc, 4958 Stout Dr, San Antonio TX 78219-4334
  • Source
    USFDA