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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-01239-1
Product Name/Description	Monitor AC3000 Spring Arm (component of Draeger ceiling pendant and light systems) Part Numbers: G92756 and G94499 ARTG Number: 132260
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date	28/11/2013
Responsible Entity	Draeger Medical Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	The manufacturer has become aware of a case in which the monitor support bracket has detached from the joint pin at the bottom of the height adjustable AC3000 Spring Arm and fallen down together with the monitor until it was only held by the electrical cable connections. An inspection of a further seven monitor brackets in the same hospital identified severe wear on the ring groove responsible for the joint pin. Investigation showed that the support shoulder of the locking element in the aluminum pin's groove is too low in an unfavorable tolerance position. The frequent movement of the arm under load may cause the locking element to damage the pin's groove and ultimately shear off, which may then result in the reported event.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Drager is advising users that the monitor arms will be inspected and repaired if required. Drager is also providing instructions to be followed by technically trained personnel, and will provide the required locking elements for replacement.
Contact Information	1800 800 327 - Draeger Medical Australia