Otto Bock Aerial and Aerial Active Wheelchair Cushions. Material numbers: SK757 476C00=SK701, 476C00=SK702, 476C00=SK703, 476C00=SK704, 476C00=SK705, 476C00=SK706, 476C00=SK707, The following material numbers were not distributed within the US: 476C00=SK751, 476C00=SK752, 476C00=SK753, 476C00=SK754, 476C00=SK755, 476C00=SK756, 476C00= SK757.
FDA Recall Z-1266-2014 · Posted 2014-03-21
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Recalling FirmBock,Otto,Orthopedic Ind,Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIMP
Date Initiated2014-01-31
Date Terminated2018-05-07
Product Quantity464 units (US 113, OUS 351)
Reason for Recall
Otto Bock is recalling all Aerial and Aerial Active Wheelchair Cushions from specific material numbers. During internal testing, it was discovered that there is a small risk of flammability to the cushion after it has been washed at high temperatures. The cushions should either be returned to Otto Bock or destroyed.
Firm Action
An Urgent Voluntary Device Recall letter was sent to customers beginning 1/31/2014. The letter identified the affected material numbers, described the reason for recall, and asked that product be returned or destroyed. A response Questionnaire was asked to be completed and returned.
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Columbia, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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