Device recall: CIVCO Shoulder Retractors, Reusable non-sterile hand grip, REF 302070, packaged 1 set per box, RX. For use in patient…
Class II FDA enforcement event 71935. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
The wrist straps used for positioning the patient are too long
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Med Tec Inc started this device recall on 19 Aug 2015. The firm address in the FDA record is in Orange City, IA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 71935 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 23 Sep 2015. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 7 Oct 2016.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide Distribution - US including NE, SC, and KS. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, China, Venezuela, Spain, Turkey, and Hong Kong
Recalling firm
Med Tec Inc, Orange City, IA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2763-2015 | CIVCO Shoulder Retractors, Reusable non-sterile hand grip, REF 302070, packaged 1 set per box, RX. For use in patient positioning. The grips are used for pulling down the shoulders during radiotherapy simulation and treatment sessions where opposed lateral fields are used in the neck area. | 18 sets | Class II | Terminated | 23 Sep 2015 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2015
- 1,153
- Share of these events in Class II
- 91%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 7
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2020 | Type S Extension For use with Varian, CIVCO, Prescription Only - Product Usage: Device is intended for patient positioni | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 15 Apr 2019 | CIVCO Solstice(TM) SRS Immobilization System, Part Numbers: a) CHS03, b) CHS04 - Product Usage: The Tilting Head Fixatio | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 8 Nov 2017 | Protura Software which utilizes Elekta's iCOM interface: MT6XSM1.4.0, MT6XSM1.4.0-1, MT6XSM1.4.0-2, MT6SXM1.4.0-3, MT6XS | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 10 Aug 2017 | CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Red (PN: 106015) (b) Rigid Adj. Arm | Device | Class II | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Protura Robotic Couch System Software, versions 1.6.1 (Part Number MT6XSM1.6.1), 1.7.0 (Part Number MT6XSM1.7.0), and 1. | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 11 Dec 2014 | Civco, MTSR02 Shoulder Retractor with Sherpa Wrist Loops Kit with Base, Non-sterile re-usable wool wrist strap, REF: 20S | Device | Class II | 2 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-2763-2015The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 71935. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/71935/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide Distribution - US including NE, SC, and KS. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, China, Venezuela, Spain, Turkey, and Hong Kong
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 71935?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
18 sets
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2015 have the same class?
- 91% of the 1,153 device events that started in 2015 are in Class II.