Overhead Counterpoise Systems — Class II medical device recall Z-2961-2018
Terminated recall by Bayer Medical Care, Inc., reported 2018-09-12, distributed in OH, TX, WV. The torque wrench used on the ceiling column assembly during a recent service visit was outside of the torque
| Recall number | Z-2961-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bayer Medical Care, Inc., Indianola, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-06-28 |
| Classified | 2018-08-31 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-09-12 |
| Terminated | 2018-11-26 |
| Distributed | OH, TX, WV |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Serial numbers | 4061630901 |
| Model numbers | 115AS |
Product
Overhead Counterpoise Systems (OCS) OCS CONF an accessory device for use with Bayer injector systems as a support for an injector head. , SHORT CEIL MNT, STD HORZ ARM, Catalog # OCS 115AS, Material Number 59880288
Reason for recall
The torque wrench used on the ceiling column assembly during a recent service visit was outside of the torque specification, potentially overtightening the bolts. The overtightening of bolts may compromise the structural integrity of the system which could lead to the OCS disengaging from the ceiling mount and this may cause injury to the patient or the operator.
Machine access
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