Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Tower; Catalog Number: AR-1650-01 Product Usage: The Arthrex Lateral Decubitus Shoulder Positioner is intended to allow for the controlled manipulation of the arm and shoulder joint during arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: 501798, 501799, 501800, 501801, 501802, 501803, 501804, 501805, 501806, 501807, 501808, 501809, 501810, 501811, 501812, 501813, 501814, 501815, 501816, 501817, 501818, 501819, 501820, 501821, 501822, 501823, 501824, 501825, 501826, 501827, 501828, 501829, 501830, 501831, 501832, 501833, 501834, 501835, 501836, 501837, 501838, 501839, 501840, 501841, 501842, 501848, 501849, 501850, 501851, 501852, 501853, 501854, 501855, 501856, 501857, 501863, 501864, 501865, 501866, 501867, 501868, 501869, 501870, 501871, 501872, 501878, 501879, 501880, 501881, 501882, 501883, 501884, 501885, 501886, 501887, 501888, 501889, 501890, 501891, 501892, 501893, 501894, 501895, 501896, 501897, 510733, 510734, 510735, 510736, 510737, 510738, 510739, 510740, 510741, 510742, 510743, 510744, 510745, 510746, 510747, 510748, 510749, 510750, 510751, 510752, 510834, 510835, 510836, 510837, 510838, 510839, 510840
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
During use, there is a potential scenario which could allow the fastening screws attaching covers to come loose and potentially land in the sterile field causing a delay in surgery.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Tower; Catalog Number: AR-1650-01 Product Usage: The Arthrex Lateral Decubitus Shoulder Positioner is intended to allow for the controlled manipulation of the arm and shoulder joint during arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: 501798, 501799, 501800, 501801, 501802, 501803, 501804, 501805, 501806, 501807, 501808, 501809, 501810, 501811, 501812, 501813, 501814, 501815, 501816, 501817, 501818, 501819, 501820, 501821, 501822, 501823, 501824, 501825, 501826, 501827, 501828, 501829, 501830, 501831, 501832, 501833, 501834, 501835, 501836, 501837, 501838, 501839, 501840, 501841, 501842, 501848, 501849, 501850, 501851, 501852, 501853, 501854, 501855, 501856, 501857, 501863, 501864, 501865, 501866, 501867, 501868, 501869, 501870, 501871, 501872, 501878, 501879, 501880, 501881, 501882, 501883, 501884, 501885, 501886, 501887, 501888, 501889, 501890, 501891, 501892, 501893, 501894, 501895, 501896, 501897, 510733, 510734, 510735, 510736, 510737, 510738, 510739, 510740, 510741, 510742, 510743, 510744, 510745, 510746, 510747, 510748, 510749, 510750, 510751, 510752, 510834, 510835, 510836, 510837, 510838, 510839, 510840

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, FL

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1198-2017

Related Recalls

The recalling firm has become aware that the rail section clamps used to attach the leg support of the device may fail during use, which could result in critical harm to the patient.

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