A class 2 recall is defined as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Intuitive said the vibration only occurs in “extremely rare” situations and didn’t specify risks the mechanical vibration poses for patients.
Read the FDA’s recall notice here.
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