Otto Bock Recalls Aerial Wheelchair Cushions Due to Flammability Risk

Plain-English summary

Otto Bock is recalling all Aerial and Aerial Active Wheelchair Cushions with specific material numbers. The recall affects 464 units, with 113 distributed in the United States and 351 distributed internationally.

During internal testing, Otto Bock discovered that there is a small risk of flammability to the cushion after it has been washed at high temperatures. The affected material numbers include SK701 through SK707. Several other material numbers were not distributed within the US.

Consumers should return the affected cushions to Otto Bock or destroy them. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product

Otto Bock Aerial and Aerial Active Wheelchair Cushions. Material numbers: SK757 476C00=SK701, 476C00=SK702, 476C00=SK703, 476C00=SK704, 476C00=SK705, 476C00=SK706, 476C00=SK707, The following material numbers were not distributed within the US: 476C00=SK751, 476C00=SK752, 47

Manufacturer

Bock,Otto,Orthopedic Ind,Inc

Category

Medical Device — Wheelchair Cushions

Hazard

• fire

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