The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1661-2013·Announced 2013-07-10

DJO VenaFlow Elite Compression Pump Recalled for Battery Fire Risk

DJO, LLC is recalling VenaFlow Elite 30B-B and 30BI-B compression pumps due to a potential battery leakage issue that could cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard (thermal meltdown) in a medical device, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to the risk of significant injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

DJO, LLC is recalling the VenaFlow Elite 30B-B and 30BI-B compression pumps. These devices are used for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The recall involves 2,491 units distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international markets.

The recall was initiated because DJO, LLC identified a product safety issue with the battery assembly. There is a potential for battery leakage, which could result in a thermal meltdown or fire.

Consumers who have these specific model numbers should stop using the devices and contact DJO, LLC for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
VenaFlow Elite 30B-B and 30BI-B Product Usage: The VenaFlow Elite System is a compression pump used for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Manufacturer
DJO, LLC
Category
Medical Device — Compression Pump
Hazard
Affected units
2,491

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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