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Open, Classified

NovoTHOR Gen 2.5 XL whole body red light therapy bed, model S2184.

FDA Recall Z-0456-2024 · Posted 2023-12-01

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeILY
Date Initiated2022-09-13
Product Quantity26

Reason for Recall

Failure of ball stud components causing the gas strut on one side to detach from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.

Firm Action

The "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notification issued October 05, 2023 by email with follow-up phone call. The notice advises users (1) how to recognize the issue. (2) THOR is replacing all ball studs on all affected devices. Should you continue to have users/patients use the NovoTHOR, then be aware it may potentially cause harm should the failure occur whilst they are lifting or lowering the canopy. " Ensure you warn all users of the potential risk " Ensure someone is present to lift and lower the canopy " Ensure the canopy is lifted and lowered gently and slowly " Ensure someone is present in the room or immediately outside the room during use. A service representative will contact customers within 6 weeks to schedule correction. Customers are requested to respond to the email notice with their acknowledgement. Contact phone number for Thor is (877) 355 3151.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide): Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia. OUS (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom.

Official Source

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

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