FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#151016

Product

TENNIS ELBOW SUPPORT, PneuGel(TM), UNIVERSAL, REF 200A10, QTY: 1 Each, Rx Only, Product Usage: Lateral and medial epicondylitis

FDA product code
IQIOrthosis, Limb Brace
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Physical Medicine
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 42249787, 42490802, 42737908, 42944296, 43000801, 43031421, 43036118, 43068890, 43134851, 4363109, and 43454441

Why it was recalled

DeRoyal received complaints of mold on Tennis Elbow Straps.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

DeRoyal issued their recall on 11/7/16 to the physician / clinician level by sending recall letters to its direct accounts and sales representatives. The foreign customer was notified by email on 11/7/2016. The customers were asked to identify the affected products, destroy them and return the provided notice of destruction form to DeRoyal for credit.

Recalling firm

Firm
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Address
200 Debusk Ln, Powell, Tennessee 37849-4703

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-07
Terminated
2022-01-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #151016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.