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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0371-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Schaerer 7300 Surgical Tables Recalled for Defective Floor Locking Cylinders

Schaerer Medical USA Inc is recalling four 7300 model surgical tables because defective floor locking cylinders may leak due to incorrect O-rings.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any injuries, hospitalizations, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a functional defect without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Schaerer Medical USA Inc is recalling four 7300 model surgical tables. The recall involves the floor locking cylinders attached to the base of these tables, which are used to lock the surgical table in place. Each table contains three cylinders, resulting in a total of 12 cylinders being affected.

The floor locking cylinders were manufactured with the incorrect "O" ring. This defect may cause the cylinder to leak. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The four surgical tables were distributed worldwide, including in the US states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Replacement cylinders were distributed. The lot codes for the affected tables are TFX-1653, TFX1654, TFX1655, and TFX1656.

The recalled product

Product
The surgical table is a stand alone unit. Three (3) floor locking cylinders are attached to the base of the surgical table. The individual cylinders are replaceable. Product Usage: The cylinders are used to lock the surgical table in place.
Manufacturer
Schaerer Medical USA Inc
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Tables
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 (4)

  • Lot Codes for the four (4) model 7300 Surgical Tables TFX-1653
  • TFX1654
  • TFX1655
  • TFX1656

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 11 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Schaerer Medical USA Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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