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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1844-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Skytron EZ Slide Operating Table Recalled for Potential Slide Cap Detachment

Skytron is recalling 458 EZ Slide Operating Tables because incorrectly manufactured parts may cause the slide cap to detach, risking injury to patients or staff.

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 medical device where a mechanical failure could result in injury to patients or staff, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc. is recalling 458 units of the EZ Slide Battery/line powered hydraulic table with removable leg section and 21.5 top slide, also known as the Skytron EZ Slide Operating Table. The recall involves Model number 3502 units that entered commercial distribution between April 30, 2014, and July 24, 2014.

The recall was initiated because incorrectly manufactured parts may have been used in the assembly of these tables. If a table contains these defective parts, the elevation column slide cap may become detached from the elevation column. This failure could result in the loss of control of the table top, potentially causing injury to the patient or staff.

The affected units were distributed nationwide to Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Michigan, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and California. Users should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to address the defect.

The recalled product

Product
EZ Slide Battery/line powered hydraulic table with removable leg section and 21 top slide General Purpose Surgical Table Skytron EZ Slide Operating Table General Purpose Surgical Table
Affected units
458

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)

  • 2014 and July 24
  • 2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 14 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

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