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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a heel stand. The strap kits are applied to the traction splint frame to immobilize and provide traction for a patients leg.

Reported: May 11, 2016 Initiated: March 10, 2016 #Z-1603-2016

Product Description

Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a heel stand. The strap kits are applied to the traction splint frame to immobilize and provide traction for a patients leg.

Reason for Recall

On March 9, 2016, the firm was contacted regarding the possibility of incorrect labeling on the outside poly- bag of the traction splint straps. The firm investigated and determined its supplier had labeled the outside packaging for the pediatric and adult traction splints straps incorrectly. The packaging labeled Adult contained a pediatric splint strap and the packaging labeled pediatric cont

Details

Recalling Firm
Ferno-Washington Inc
Units Affected
153
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : AK ,AZ ,CA, CO, FL ,GA ,HI, IL ,IN ,KY ,MA ,MI ,MS ,NC ,NE ,NJ ,NY ,OH,ON,TX ,VA ,WI , and WV. There are no government accounts for this recall. There is one Canadian account for this recall. There are no Mexican accounts for this recall. and to the countries of : UAE, MALAYSIA, UNITED KINGDOM, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, QATAR and AUSTRALIA..
Location
Wilmington, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a heel stand. The strap kits are applied to the traction splint frame to immobilize and provide traction for a patients leg.. Recalled by Ferno-Washington Inc. Units affected: 153.
Why was this product recalled?
On March 9, 2016, the firm was contacted regarding the possibility of incorrect labeling on the outside poly- bag of the traction splint straps. The firm investigated and determined its supplier had labeled the outside packaging for the pediatric and adult traction splints straps incorrectly. The packaging labeled Adult contained a pediatric splint strap and the packaging labeled pediatric cont
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 11, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1603-2016.