Recall Z-2512-2024 ยท GDC Table, Operating-Room, Electrical
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Baxter PST 500 U, Precision Surgical Table, Part number (product code) 4080300
| Date | Aug 6, 2024 (initiated Jun 28, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the PST 500 U Precision Surgical Table due to a potential issue with loose spring pins in the spindle drives. This can cause the tabletop to unexpectedly tilt or move at any time, even without active use of the surgical table. This could potentially result in unintentional patient movement during surgical procedures and/or preparation for surgical procedures, including transport. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Baxter issued issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 06/28/2024 via USPS. The notice explained the problem with the device, hazard involved, and requested the following: Actions to be Taken by Customers 1. Immediately cease all use of the impacted units until a correction has been completed. If you have alternative tables available, please use them until the service kit is installed by the hospital technician, a Baxter technician, or an authorized representative. 2. Below are two options for correction of the impacted units: a. Self-installation of the servic |
| Quantity | 400 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.