Flowtron Trio DVT Pump; an Rx intermittent pneumatic compression deep vein thrombosis pump; ArjoHuntleigh AB, Eslov, Sweden; Model 512003; a non-invasive prophylaxis system for reducing the incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
FDA Recall Z-0615-2013 · Posted 2012-12-27
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Recalling FirmArjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJOW
Date Initiated2012-12-10
Date Terminated2018-03-30
Product Quantity2,859 unts
Reason for Recall
The Flowtron Trio DVT Pump has been marketed without proper FDA Approval.
Firm Action
ArjoHuntleigh sent an Urgent Field Correction Recall letters dated December 10, 2012, to all affected customers, informing the accounts that the pumps were marketed without proper FDA approval, and that ArjoHuntleigh is removing the pumps from the market and replacing them with a suitable alternative. The accounts were requested to disseminate the information to all organizations where the devices may have been transferred, and to complete the Customer Response Form and return it to ArjoHuntleigh by mail, fax or e-mail. Questions were directed to the ArjoHuntleigh at 1-800-323-1245, ext 57985.
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Distribution Pattern
USA (nationwide) including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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