Molnlyke 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner Recall: Metal Shavings Hazard
Molnlyke Health Care recalls 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover due to possible metal shavings. Affected units may not meet specifications. Contact for remedy details.
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Products may not meet specifications due to possible presence of metal shavings.
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What happened, in plain English
Molnlyke Health Care is recalling 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover products because they may contain metal shavings that could cause injury. This recall affects medical equipment used in healthcare settings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73351-molnlyke-9x15-medium-utility-positioner-recall-metal-shavings-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73351-molnlyke-9x15-medium-utility-positioner-recall-metal-shavings-hazard · Updated September 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0417-2018
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“Molnlyke 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner Recall: Metal Shavings Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated September 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73351-molnlyke-9x15-medium-utility-positioner-recall-metal-shavings-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-0417-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0417-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal shavings in the product could cause cuts or injuries if they come into contact with skin or medical equipment. The shavings may not meet safety specifications, leading to potential harm during use.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities and medical professionals who use the 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover are most at risk. Patients using this equipment could potentially be affected if metal shavings cause injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover model. This product was sold under Recorder Code 1400239. The recall applies to all units manufactured by Molnlyke Health Care.
- Brand
Molnly:ke- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed domestically to AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, NC, NE, NY, OH, TX, VA, WI.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0416-2018 | 7x10" Small Utility Positioner with Cover; Recorder Code 1400227 | 960 units total |
| Z-0417-2018 | 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover; Recorder Code 1400239 | 204 units total |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify if your unit has the 9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover model and Recorder Code 1400239.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 17 states.
FDA distribution: “Distributed domestically to AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, NC, NE, NY, OH, TX, VA, WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0417-2018 (July 26, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0417-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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