Retiro De Equipo (Recall) de Device Recall HealthWay or CleanStation

Según U.S. Food and Drug Administration, este evento ( retiro de equipo (recall) ) involucró a un dispositivo médico en United States que fue producido por Healthway Home Products, Inc..

¿Qué es esto?

Una corrección al equipo o acción de retiro tomada por el fabricante para abordar un problema con un dispositivo médico. Los retiros (recalls) ocurren cuando un dispositivo médico está defectuoso, cuando puede poner en riesgo la salud, o cuando simultáneamente está defectuoso y puede poner en riesgo la salud.

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  • Tipo de evento
    Recall
  • ID del evento
    60968
  • Clase de Riesgo del Evento
    Class 2
  • Número del evento
    Z-0933-2012
  • Fecha de inicio del evento
    2012-01-09
  • Fecha de publicación del evento
    2012-01-31
  • Estado del evento
    Terminated
  • País del evento
  • Fuente del evento
    USFDA
  • URL de la fuente del evento
  • Notas / Alertas
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notas adicionales en la data
    Cleaner, air, medical recirculating - Product Code FRF
  • Causa
    The company is recalling certain serial numbers of healthway model 20600-3 and cleanstation model cs20000 air purifiers because of a potential risk of electrical arcing that could cause overheating or fire within the units.
  • Acción
    Healthway Home Products, Inc. sent letters to distributors and end-users on January 9, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the distributor. Distributors were instructed to immediately cease the distribution or sale of any of the HealthWay 20600-3, and CleanStation CS20000 units with the affected serial numbers. Distributors were also instructed to isolate any of these devices currently in their inventory in a secure area until they receive further instructions from the recalling firm. Distributors were asked to compile a list of end-users who purchased the product; this information is being provided to a third-party engaged to contact end-users on behalf of the recalling firm. --- End users are instructed to immediately stop using the product and go to www.airpurifierrecall.com and follow the prompts to enter the model number and serial number of the unit. If the unit is subject to the recall, the user will be asked to provide their name, address, and contact information. Users will receive a follow-up call from HealthWay to discuss the recall process. Customers that have purchased units with the serial numbers set forth below will have 3 options: (1) a retrofit of the unit, adding an arc-suppression circuit and a more robust high energy connector, at no cost; (2) a retrofit of the unit, adding an arc-suppression circuit and a more robust high energy connector, including a basic cleaning of the unit and new filter set for $99.99 (a 60% discount); or (3) a replacement, brand-new unit, including a remote control and 5-year limited warranty for $199.99 (an 85% discount). --- Customers without access to the internet or who to prefer to receive the information by mail may call 855.230.0401. --- On 01/19/2012, the firm began conducting field corrections by disabling the high energy zone on the HealthWay 10600-2 models. End users will be sent letters informing them to immediately stop using the device and contact the f

Device

  • Modelo / Serial
    08070001-08070425, 01080001-01080420, 13070001-13070415, 10080001-10080455, 33070001-33070458, 21080001-21080355, 34070001-34070455, 22080001-22080420, 35070001-35070455, 28080001-28080455, 36070001-36070455, 21080001-21080190, 38070001-38070395, 47080001-47080410, 39070001-39070455, 49080001-49080423, 45070001-45070195, 50080001-50080420, 42070001-42070455, 35090001-35090447, 43070001-43070455
  • Clasificación del producto
  • Clase de dispositivo
    2
  • ¿Implante?
    No
  • Distribución
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada
  • Descripción del producto
    Product is a 15x16x27" (WxDxH) air purifier device with one of two different brands next to the control panel: HealthWay or CleanStation. HealthWay brand is sold under model number Deluxe 20600-3 Air Purification System. The CleanStation brand is sold under model number CS20000. || The devices are intended to remove particles from the air for medical purposes
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Dirección del fabricante
    Healthway Home Products, Inc., 4901 N Jefferson St, Pulaski NY 13142-4102
  • Empresa matriz del fabricante (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA