ACTIV.A.C Therapy System; Model Numbers; US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN UDI (01)00878237008188 - Product Usage: is an integrated wound management system for use in the acute, extended, and home care settings. When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Products produced from 2007 to 2020 (with software versions up to 3.11) All serial numbers affected for the following model numbers: US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN RTMGSM01/US ACTIVAC - RTM, NORTH AMERICAN Outside: 340001 ACTIV.A.C., UNITED KINGDOM 340003 ACTIV.A.C., AUSTRALIAN 340004 ACTIV.A.C., SPANISH 340005 ACTIV.A.C., GERMAN 340006 ACTIV.A.C., FRENCH 340007 ACTIV.A.C., ITALIAN 340008 ACTIV.A.C., DUTCH 340009 ACTIV.A.C., DANISH 340010 ACTIV.A.C., SWEDISH 340012 ACTIV.A.C., JAPAN 340013 ACTIV.A.C., CANADIAN 340015 ACTIV.A.C., TURKEY 340123 ACTIV.A.C., INDIA 340356 ACTIV.A.C., BRAZIL 415311 ACTIV.A.C., CZECH 415312 ACTIV.A.C., HUNGARIAN 415313 ACTIV.A.C., SLOVAKIAN 415314 ACTIV.A.C., CROATIAN 415315 ACTIV.A.C., POLAND 415316 ACTIV.A.C., SLOVENIA 415317 ACTIV.A.C., SOUTH AFRICA 416008 ACTIV.A.C., INDONESIA 416162 ACTIV.A.C., CHINA 416564 ACTIV.A.C., PHILIPPINES 416599 ACTIV.A.C., EUROPEAN UNION
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- KCI USA, INC.
- Reason for Recall:
- The device may power off without notification to the user resulting in a stoppage of negative pressure wound therapy.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ACTIV.A.C Therapy System; Model Numbers; US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN UDI (01)00878237008188 - Product Usage: is an integrated wound management system for use in the acute, extended, and home care settings. When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Products produced from 2007 to 2020 (with software versions up to 3.11) All serial numbers affected for the following model numbers: US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN RTMGSM01/US ACTIVAC - RTM, NORTH AMERICAN Outside: 340001 ACTIV.A.C., UNITED KINGDOM 340003 ACTIV.A.C., AUSTRALIAN 340004 ACTIV.A.C., SPANISH 340005 ACTIV.A.C., GERMAN 340006 ACTIV.A.C., FRENCH 340007 ACTIV.A.C., ITALIAN 340008 ACTIV.A.C., DUTCH 340009 ACTIV.A.C., DANISH 340010 ACTIV.A.C., SWEDISH 340012 ACTIV.A.C., JAPAN 340013 ACTIV.A.C., CANADIAN 340015 ACTIV.A.C., TURKEY 340123 ACTIV.A.C., INDIA 340356 ACTIV.A.C., BRAZIL 415311 ACTIV.A.C., CZECH 415312 ACTIV.A.C., HUNGARIAN 415313 ACTIV.A.C., SLOVAKIAN 415314 ACTIV.A.C., CROATIAN 415315 ACTIV.A.C., POLAND 415316 ACTIV.A.C., SLOVENIA 415317 ACTIV.A.C., SOUTH AFRICA 416008 ACTIV.A.C., INDONESIA 416162 ACTIV.A.C., CHINA 416564 ACTIV.A.C., PHILIPPINES 416599 ACTIV.A.C., EUROPEAN UNION
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2542-2020
Related Recalls
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Due to potential system error alarm and the inability to initiate therapy as a result of broken occlusion sensors.