FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0901-2014
Radial Assist RAD BOARD, used to support the weight of a patient's arm and supplies for a medical procedure. The Merit RAD BOARD is a rigid and stiff body board intended for use for various medical purposes. RAD BOARD was specifically designed to support the weight of a patient's arm and supplies for medical procedure, in order to have optimal access to upper extremity vasculature, including radial and brachial arterial and venous access. The RAD BOARD is partially lined with a layer of lead-free Xenolite TB for additional radiation scatter protection.
Published February 5, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2013
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot (B507171) of RAD BOARD RB 100 devices. The affected devices are missing the main label which graphically depicts patient orientation on the board. The issue may allow the board to be oriented in the wrong direction where the semi-radiopaque material in the board (embedded Xenolite) could obscure patient anatomy during fluoroscopy. There
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - USA including NJ, TX, WV, MN, GA, and Internationally to Mexico and Japan.
- Lot
- lot B507171
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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