MoblVac Portable Wound Care Pump; an AC/DC powered portable aspirator that provides negative pressure for the application of wound drainage; Ohio Medical Corporation, Gurnee, IL 60031; Models 769600 (with Truseal), 759600 (refurbished), 769600 Rental, 769601 (rental), 769602 (evaluation pump with Truseal) and 769610 (sales unit with case).
FDA Recall Z-1777-2010 · Posted 2010-06-07
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Recalling FirmOhio Medical Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBTA
Date Initiated2010-05-10
Date Terminated2011-08-19
Product Quantity375 units
Reason for Recall
Ohio Medical has received a report of an explosive event with a MoblVac Portable Woundcare Pump housing where parts were separated while in an enclosed nylon transport bag during use.
Firm Action
Ohio Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 5/7/10 to the direct accounts on 5/10/10, with follow-up telephone calls on 5/11/10. The accounts were informed of the one report of an explosion of the pump, and were requested to take the pumps out of service and return the pumps to Ohio Medical. The accounts were requested to complete and fax back to Ohio Medical the enclosed acknowledgement form indicating the number of pumps being returned. Any questions were directed to Anita Christ at 847-855-6270. Follow-up letters dated 5/13/10 were sent to the accounts on 5/14/10, providing instructions for the return of the pumps and bags. Shipping boxes will be sent to the accounts based on the number of pumps reported on the acknowledgment form.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide and internationally to Qatar and Oman
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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