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AC Power Cords, 110V Manufactured by Electri-Cord… recallZ-0665-2010 · KCI USA, Inc. · initiated Nov 4, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2010

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from KCI USA, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Power cords may crack and fail inside plug with potential for fire hazard.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Kinetics Concepts, Inc. (KCI) issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated November 4, 2009. Consignees were informed of the affected product and instructed to take necessary action to avoid any further issues associated with the product. For further information, contact KCI's technical support team at 1-800-275-4524 option #3.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0665-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 4, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Jan 25, 2010
Recalling firm
KCI USA, Inc.
Quantity
37,437
Product code
OMP
FDA submissions
K063692
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada

Product description

AC Power Cords, 110V Manufactured by Electri-Cord Manufacturing Company in Westfield, PA. Power Cord #340225 used with Activac Model 340000, and ActiVAC (Canadian) Model 340013.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Device Serial Numbers: Activac - VDZR00001-VDZR26649; and VCQK00001 - VCQK19781; ActiVAC (Canadian) - VDRK00001 - VDRK00085; VEPR00001 - VEPR01050; and VFSR00150 - VFSR01790.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K063692 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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