CARE CLINER 6550 (STD)/6570 (X-LG) with Drop Arm products are labeled in part: "***CARE CLINER 6550/6570 (w/ NYLON CASTERS)***Winco ISO 9001-2008 Certified***All of our best features, plus the added versatility of drop arms***Leave it to Winco to combine the best clinical chair features in the industry with the convenience of dual drop-arms! Our drop-arm care cliners make assisting your patients easier. Our side-panels lift, making clean-ups quick and easy.***KEY FEATURES***Standard head-rest cover***Padded drop-down armrests***Dual fold down side-tables***Easy-to-clean side panels***Trendelenburg Positioning***1.800.237.3377***5516 SW 1st Lane***Ocala, Florida 334474***www.wincomfg.com***". Sticker with serial number is labeled in part: "***Manufactured By***Winco***Ocala, FL 34474***www.wincomfg.com*** Model No. ***Serial No.***" The Care Cliner is a multi position recliner with a steel frame used primarily in clinics, hospitals and treatment centers for recovery, dialysis, oncology, examination, infusion.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 25, 2012).
- Company
- Winco Mfg., Llc
- Recall Initiated
- February 6, 2012
- Posted
- April 25, 2012
- Terminated
- July 27, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1458-2012
- Quantity
- 1,311 Casters (437 Chairs)
- Firm Location
- Ocala, FL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Winco Manufacturing LLC is recalling the Care Cliner, XL Care Cliner, Drop Arm Care Cliner, Elite Care Cliner, and XL Elite Care Cliner chairs with nylon casters distributed between 04/01/2009 and 08/31/2009. Certain 5" nylon casters shipped with the chairs may be defective. There is a potential of the caster's axle working itself out of the assembly under unconventional conditions. Should this
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and Singapore.
Lot / Code Info
Model 6550, 6570.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Winco Mfg. sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 1, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to complete the Caster Recall Replacement Form and return it to the firm's Customer Service Department via fax to 352-854-9544. Contact the Customer Service Department at 800 237-3377 for questions regarding this notice.