FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#127205

Product

Devon Supine, Lithotomy and Trendelenburg Positioning Kit; Product Code: 31151090 Product Usage: The device is intended to provide padding under the patient, and help maintain the position of an anesthetized patient during surgery.

FDA product code
CCXSupport, Patient Position
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info
14085, 14086, 14092, 14095, 14101, 14106  *The original recall submission listed 14084 and 14094, these were reported by Covidien in error on the original submission.

Why it was recalled

Straps may separate from the foam pad.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Covidien Sales Representatives notified customers in person by beginning May 8, 2014. The Sales Representative will provided a copy of the Recall letter (attachment 4), and collect any remaining product at the site. The notification and recovery of the product is expected to be complete no later than May 14, 2014.

Recalling firm

Firm
Covidien LLC
Address
15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048-1113

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of NJ, CA, TX, IL, MO, PA, OH, IN, MI, MN, FL, IN, DC, PA, VA, MS, ME, NV, AR, KY, NY, KS, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-05-08
Posted by FDA
2014-07-07
Terminated
2015-09-04
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #127205. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.