Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 16, 2014
The Aquatec¿ Fixed Backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load. This may result in the Fixed Backrest becoming detached from the frame.
Invacare Corporation recalled Aquatec Fixed Backrest - accessory for Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean, Oc… - a moderate-severity action.
Aquatec Fixed Backrest - accessory for Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean, Oc… was recalled by Invacare Corporation in July 16, 2014. Reason: The Aquatec¿ Fixed Backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load. This may result in the Fixe…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2023-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Invacare Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Aquatec¿ Fixed Backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load. This may result in the Fixe….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2023-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2023-2014) was formally reported on July 16, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 25, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Invacare Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Elyria, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 465 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Aquatec¿ Fixed Backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load. This may result in the Fixed Backrest becoming detached from the frame. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in PA and Canada.. 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, 3 from FDA Devices - 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 - 40,322 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
465 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Aquatec Fixed Backrest - accessory for Mobile Shower and Toilet commode Aquatec Ocean, Ocean VIP and Ocean E-VIP family.
The Aquatec¿ Fixed Backrest withstands a load of only 250 newtons at uneven load. This may result in the Fixed Backrest becoming detached from the frame.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2023-2014 |
| Date reported | July 16, 2014 |
| Date initiated | June 25, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Invacare Corporation |
| Firm location | Elyria, OH |
| Affected scope | 465 units |
| Distribution | Distributed in PA and Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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