Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 12, 2012
This recall has been initiated due to confirmation that the Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg does not meet the required thickness as specified. The dressing in the s…
Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company recalled Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg, PN 10630 Used with cold therapy pads t… - a moderate-severity action.
Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg, PN 10630 Used with cold therapy pads t… was recalled by Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company in September 12, 2012. Reason: This recall has been initiated due to confirmation that the Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg do…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2326-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-This recall has been initiated due to confirmation that the Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg do….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2326-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2326-2012) was formally reported on September 12, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 11, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Carlsbad, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 502 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: This recall has been initiated due to confirmation that the Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg does not meet the required thickness as specified. The dressing in the sterile pouch measures a thickness of 0.0… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and country of: Nova Scotia.. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
502 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg, PN 10630 Used with cold therapy pads to provide insulation barrier between the pad and patient's skin.
This recall has been initiated due to confirmation that the Polar Dressing, Knee/MU/Shldr Intelli-Flo-Breg does not meet the required thickness as specified. The dressing in the sterile pouch measures a thickness of 0.010" instead of 0.020". This change in thickness makes the dressing thinner, less durable and subject to tearing. The product is mislabeled.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2326-2012 |
| Date reported | September 12, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 11, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Breg Inc, An Orthofix Company |
| Firm location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Affected scope | 502 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and country of: Nova Scotia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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