Med Tec recalls Type S Extension devices for patient use due to potential disengagement during repositioning, risking patient falls if not supported by staff.
Potential for disengagement of the Varian Style Type-S Extension during patient repositioning. The risk associated with the disengagement of the extension could be a patient fall if the patient is not supported by clinical staff.
Med Tec is recalling Type S Extension devices used with Varian and CIVCO for patient positioning because they might disengage during patient repositioning, which could cause a fall if clinical staff aren't present to support the patient.
The extension can become detached from the patient during repositioning. If the patient isn't properly supported by clinical staff, this disengagement could lead to a fall.
Healthcare professionals using the Type S Extension for patient positioning are most at risk, particularly when repositioning patients without adequate staff support.
This product is sold under the brand Med Tec with part number MTCFHNV. Lot numbers include M027990 through M995860 as listed in the recall notice.
Look for the lot number on the device, which should match the list of numbers provided in the recall notice (e.g., M027990, M505880, etc.).
If the extension becomes detached during patient repositioning, stop using it immediately and ensure the patient is supported by clinical staff.
The recall is due to a potential risk of the extension disengaging during patient repositioning, which could cause a fall if the patient isn't supported by clinical staff.
The affected lot numbers are listed in the recall notice, including M027990 through M995860.
The recall notice does not specify a return process, so no action is required beyond checking the lot number and using the device with caution.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Med Tec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2243-2020 — Med Tec Med Tec Hello, I own a Med Tec that is covered by recall Z-2243-2020 from Med Tec. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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