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Terminated

Bio-logic System Corp --Telescoping Camera Pole Assembly (part number 585-CYBPSM and 580-VIDPOL) and assemblies (580IPCART and 580 PNCART; Bio-Logic Systems Corporation, Mundelein, IL 60060; The Model 580-VIDPOL is used with the 580-PNCART that is wired for use with a Panasonic Camera. The pole is also a subassembly of the 585-CYBPSM with wires used in the 580-IPCART wired for the use with an Ipela Camera. Both carts are a component of the Ceegraph/Sleepscan Netlink with Video.

FDA Recall Z-0001-2008 · Posted 2007-11-03

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGWQ
Date Initiated2007-07-26
Date Terminated2009-08-12
Product Quantity311 units

Reason for Recall

Bio-logic System Corp Camera Pole may weaken and detach at the base of the telescoping camera pole during transport causing pole to break at the welded base and fall.

Firm Action

Bio-logic sent a Safety Alert letters dated 7/26/07 to the affected customers, warning them that using the pole to transport the cart may cause the weld at the base of the pole to weaken, causing it to break. As a precaution to ensure customer safety, the accounts were instructed to place the enclosed red sticker on the pole, below the tightening knob. An Instruction sheet is enclosed . The warning label reads: "Caution: Do not use as a handle to move cart. Always lower camera when transporting. Avoid sudden stops or collisions." The accounts were requested to complete and return an enclosed reply sheet acknowledging the receipt of the letter and the placement of the warning labels on the poles. Any questions were directed to Customer Support at 1-800-332-3114.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- USA and China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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