Recall Z-1893-2011 ยท KQM Camera, Surgical And Accessories
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
***REF VP6528***Qty 1***Articulating Arm, Secondary Flat Panel***RX Only***See Instructions for Use***CONMED LINVATEC, CONMED LINVATEC, 11311 CONCEPT BLVD, LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** Catalog No Product VPN6528 Articulating Arm, Secondary Flat Panel. 690-0024-00 Arm, Wall Mount, Flat Screen, GCX For mounting and positioning of flat screen monitors.
| Date | Apr 5, 2011 (initiated Sep 17, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | If the VHM Arm is left in the locked position, the gas spring can lose pressure and releasing the lock can result in a sudden downward movement. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | An Urgent Service Bulletin Notification was mailed to each ConMed Linvatec customer who received the affected product. The letter identified the affected product and stated the reason for notification. The letter asks customers to review the GCX Corporation Service Bulletins and updated Installation/User Manual. ConMed Linvatec recommends that customers periodically check the VHM Arm to see that it is functioning properly. In addition "Sudden Movement" stickers, provided by GCX, were also included to all consignees as part of the mailing. If customers in the US have questions or need tech |
| Quantity | 373 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- Australia, Canada, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Province of China, and throughout the U.S. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.