Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 23, 2019
If the head mount knob is not properly tightened and the operator directly uses the injector head to move the unit, it may become disengaged, causing the injector head to become l…
Bayer Medical Care, Inc. recalled MAVIG Portegra or Portegra2 Overhead Counterpoise System (OCS) used in conjunction with t… - a moderate-severity action.
MAVIG Portegra or Portegra2 Overhead Counterpoise System (OCS) used in conjunction with t… was recalled by Bayer Medical Care, Inc. in January 23, 2019. Reason: If the head mount knob is not properly tightened and the operator directly uses the injector head to move the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0745-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bayer Medical Care, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-If the head mount knob is not properly tightened and the operator directly uses the injector head to move the….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0745-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0745-2019) was formally reported on January 23, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 14, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bayer Medical Care, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianola, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 16656.
The documented reason for this recall is: If the head mount knob is not properly tightened and the operator directly uses the injector head to move the unit, it may become disengaged, causing the injector head to become loose or fall. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The products were distributed US nationwide. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
16656
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
MAVIG Portegra or Portegra2 Overhead Counterpoise System (OCS) used in conjunction with the Medrad Stellant CT Injection System (Certegra Workstation), Medrad Mark 7 Arterion" Injection System, or Medrad Mark V ProVis Injection System, Catalog Numbers: Catalog numbers: OCS CEIL (58-S, 58-P, 85-S, 85-P, 100-S, 100-P, 70Si, 97Si), OCS TRACK (58-S, 58-P, 80-S, 80-P), OCS WALL (S, P), OCS (115A, 115CT, 125CT, 125A, 135A, 135CT, 145, 155A, 165A, 115AS, 115CTS), EOC (700, 700S), EOW 700, EOA 700
If the head mount knob is not properly tightened and the operator directly uses the injector head to move the unit, it may become disengaged, causing the injector head to become loose or fall.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0745-2019 |
| Date reported | January 23, 2019 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Bayer Medical Care, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianola, PA |
| Affected scope | 16656 |
| Distribution | The products were distributed US nationwide. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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