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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 6, 2017

CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Red (PN: 106015) (b) Rigid Adj. Arm Support, Set (PN: 106020) (c) PSR2-CR-DLR-2P Posirest-2 (PN: 106521) (d) PB2-BLR Posiboard-2 (PN: 109030) The Rigid Arm Supports are utilized on the Posibboard2 and Posirest assemblies, which are intended to position the patients upper extremities during breast and lung diagnostic and radiotherapy treatment..

Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and were distributed as PN: 106015, 106047, 106521, 106522, 109030, and 10904…

Recall #
Z-3082-2017
Affected scope
101 units
Initiated
August 10, 2017
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Med Tec Inc recalled CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Re… - a moderate-severity action.

CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Re… was recalled by Med Tec Inc in September 6, 2017. Reason: Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and wer…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3082-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Med Tec Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and wer….

Moderate
severity level
101 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 6, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3082-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3082-2017) was formally reported on September 6, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 10, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Med Tec Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Orange City, IA. Federal records list the affected scope as 101 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and were distributed as PN: 106015, 106047, 106521, 106522, 109030, and 109040 between Ocotober 2009 and July 2012 ma… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : MI, IL and TX., and to the countries of : Greece, Australia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland ,UK, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Pol…. 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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

101 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Red (PN: 106015) (b) Rigid Adj. Arm Support, Set (PN: 106020) (c) PSR2-CR-DLR-2P Posirest-2 (PN: 106521) (d) PB2-BLR Posiboard-2 (PN: 109030) The Rigid Arm Supports are utilized on the Posibboard2 and Posirest assemblies, which are intended to position the patients upper extremities during breast and lung diagnostic and radiotherapy treatment..

Reason for recall

Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and were distributed as PN: 106015, 106047, 106521, 106522, 109030, and 109040 between Ocotober 2009 and July 2012 may have a height difference of approximately 17mm.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-3082-2017
Date reported September 6, 2017
Date initiated August 10, 2017
Recalling firm Med Tec Inc
Firm location Orange City, IA
Affected scope 101 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : MI, IL and TX., and to the countries of : Greece, Australia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland ,UK, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Germany, Japan,…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

101 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CIVCO Arm Support, REF 106015, distributed as: (a) Rigid Arm Support, Standard, Set Red (PN: 106015) (b) Rigid Adj. Arm Support, Set (PN: 106020) (c) PSR2-CR-DLR-2P Posirest-2 (PN: 106521) (d) PB2-BLR Posiboard-2 (PN: 109030) The Rigid Arm Supports are utilized on the Posibboard2 and Posirest assemblies, which are intended to position the patients upper extremities during breast and lung diagnostic and radiotherapy treatment... Recalled by Med Tec Inc. Units affected: 101 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Rigid Arm Supports (PN: 106015 and 106047), which were used as part of the Posiboard-2 and Posirest, and were distributed as PN: 106015, 106047, 106521, 106522, 109030, and 109040 between Ocotober 2009 and July 2012 may have a height difference of approximately 17mm.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 6, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3082-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : MI, IL and TX., and to the countries of : Greece, Australia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland ,UK, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Germany, Japan, France, Netherland, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Israel.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-3082-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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