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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Obalon Balloon System with Model 4300 Touch Dispenser Touchscreen; Software version 02.00.00.0076 - Product Usage: The System is intended to be used as an adjunct to a moderate intensity diet and behavior modification program. All balloons must be removed 6 months after the first balloon is placed. The Obalon Balloons are administered using the Navigation System.

Z-1805-2020

May 23, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Obalon Therapeutics Inc
Event
Event 85050
Status
Completed
Classification
Class II
Quantity
45 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1805-2020

Official wording

Reason: During initial set-up and/or replacement of the dispenser batteries, the touch dispenser touchscreen can inadvertently lose calibration. This issue can also occur if the touchscreen is pressed when the device is powered on in preparation for a balloon administration. As a result, the touchscreen can become unresponsive and balloon inflation cannot be initiated.

Code information: ObalonR Balloon System with Navigation and Touch. UDI: 00859810006104; Model No.: Model 4300 Touch Dispenser;Software version 02.00.00.0076. Serial Numbers: 0097, 0076, 0077, 0078, 0079, 0080, 0082, 0083, 0084, 0085, 0086, 0087 0088, 0089, 0090, 0091, 0092, 0093, 0094, 0095, 0097, 0099, 0100, 0101, 0102, 0103, 0104, 0106, 0107, 0109, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0115, 0118, 0119, 0120, 0121, 0122, 0125, 0126, 0127, 0129, 0130, 0133.

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution including the states of VA, NY, GA, TX, TN, OR, FL, LA, CT, and NJ.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    During initial set-up and/or replacement of the dispenser batteries, the touch dispenser touchscreen can inadvertently lose calibration. This issue can also occur if the touchscreen is pressed when the device is powered on in preparation for a balloon administration. As a result, the touchscreen can become unresponsive and balloon inflation cannot be initiated.