ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0001-2008 ยท GWQ Full-Montage Standard Electroencephalograph

Bio-Logic Systems Corp

Bio-logic System Corp --Telescoping Camera Pole Assembly (part number 585-CYBPSM and 580-VIDPOL) and assemblies (580IPCART and 580 PNCART; Bio-Logic Systems Corporation, Mundelein, IL 60060; The Model 580-VIDPOL is used with the 580-PNCART that is wired for use with a Panasonic Camera. The pole is also a subassembly of the 585-CYBPSM with wires used in the 580-IPCART wired for the use with an Ipe

DateNov 3, 2007 (initiated Jul 26, 2007)
StatusTerminated
ReasonBio-logic System Corp Camera Pole may weaken and detach at the base of the telescoping camera pole during transport causing pole to break at the welded base and fall.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionBio-logic sent a Safety Alert letters dated 7/26/07 to the affected customers, warning them that using the pole to transport the cart may cause the weld at the base of the pole to weaken, causing it to break. As a precaution to ensure customer safety, the accounts were instructed to place the enclosed red sticker on the pole, below the tightening knob. An Instruction sheet is enclosed . The warning label reads: "Caution: Do not use as a handle to move cart. Always lower camera when transporting. Avoid sudden stops or collisions." The accounts were requested to complete and return an enclo
Quantity311 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA and China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K052066CEEGRAPH/SLEEPSCAN NETLINK TRAVELER
Bio-Logic Systems Corp., Aug 26, 2005