The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0926-2014·Announced 2014-02-12

ArjoHuntleigh Rotoprone Therapy System Recalled for Lock Pin Malfunction

ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 231 Rotoprone Therapy Systems because a lock pin can become stuck, preventing patients from being positioned prone.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk medical device used for critical patients where a mechanical failure prevents essential treatment, fitting the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion.

Plain-English summary

ArjoHuntleigh Inc. is recalling 231 units of the Rotoprone Therapy System, model #209500. This advanced patient care system is used to treat and prevent pulmonary complications in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by providing prone and supine positioning.

The recall was initiated because the lock pin can become stuck in the "in" position during manual rotation. This malfunction results in the inability to prone a patient, which is a critical function of the device for improving pulmonary gas exchange in critical patients.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and in the Middle East. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact ArjoHuntleigh Inc. for further instructions on how to address this issue.

The recalled product

Product
The Rotoprone therapy System is an advanced patient care system for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications. The Rotoprone Therapy System provides up to 62 degrees in both prone and supine positions as well as Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positioning.
Manufacturer
ArjoHuntleigh Inc.
Affected units
231

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 (1)

  • Model #209500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.