FDA Device

Overhead Counterpoise Systems (OCS), OCS CONF,STD CEIL MNT, STD HORZ ARM, Catalog # OCS 115A, Material Number 59880253

Hazard

The torque wrench used on the ceiling column assembly during a recent service visit was outside of the torque specification, potentially overtightening the bolts. The overtightening of bolts may compromise the structural integrity of the system which could lead to the OCS disengaging from the ceiling mount and this may cause injury to the patient or the operator.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On June 28, 2018, Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Corrective Action letters were distributed to customers. The letters informed the customers of the following: A Bayer Service Representative will be scheduling a service visit to replace the ceiling column assembly of your OCS system(s) at no cost to you.

Products

Overhead Counterpoise Systems (OCS), OCS CONF,STD CEIL MNT, STD HORZ ARM, Catalog # OCS 115A, Material Number 59880253
Brand
Bayer Medical Care, Inc.
UPC
Serial Numbers: 11051103902, 305746202

Units Affected

2