***REF VP6528***Qty 1***Articulating Arm, Secondary Flat Panel***RX Only***See Instructions for Use***CONMED LINVATEC, CONMED LINVATEC, 11311 CONCEPT BLVD, LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** Catalog No Product VPN6528 Articulating Arm, Secondary Flat Panel. 690-0024-00 Arm, Wall Mount, Flat Screen, GCX For mounting and positioning of flat screen monitors.
FDA Recall Z-1893-2011 · Posted 2011-04-05
Recalling FirmLinvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKQM
Date Initiated2010-09-17
Date Terminated2011-05-17
Product Quantity373
Reason for Recall
If the VHM Arm is left in the locked position, the gas spring can lose pressure and releasing the lock can result in a sudden downward movement.
Firm Action
An Urgent Service Bulletin Notification was mailed to each ConMed Linvatec customer who received the affected product. The letter identified the affected product and stated the reason for notification. The letter asks customers to review the GCX Corporation Service Bulletins and updated Installation/User Manual. ConMed Linvatec recommends that customers periodically check the VHM Arm to see that it is functioning properly. In addition "Sudden Movement" stickers, provided by GCX, were also included to all consignees as part of the mailing. If customers in the US have questions or need technical support, they can contact ConMed Linvatec Endoscopy Customer Service at 888-292-0100 or e-mail [email protected].
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- Australia, Canada, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Province of China, and throughout the U.S.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.