The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0155-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Trumpf Medical Systems Recalls ORBIT PT Patient Transport Device

Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling one ORBIT PT unit due to a power supply defect that caused smoke and odor.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire/smoke hazard in a medical device, which poses a risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling one unit of the ORBIT PT, a device that works with a TRUMPF mobile operating table to automate patient transport. The recall is limited to the unit with Item No. 1275499 and Serial No. 100711351, which was distributed in New Jersey.

The recall was initiated because an odor and smoke developed from the device. The cause was identified as a power supply unit located in the controller column. The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses associated with this event.

Users of this specific device should contact Trumpf Medical Systems for instructions on how to resolve the issue. No other units are mentioned in the recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
ORBIT PT. The ORBIT PT works in conjunction with an TRUMPF mobile operating table to automate the patient transport process.
Manufacturer
Trumpf Medical Systems
Category
Medical Device — Patient Transport
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Item No. 1275499
  • Serial No. 100711351

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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