Allen Medical Systems, Inc. One Post Office Square Allen Medical C-Flex, Polar Head Positioner Catalog Number: A-70700-A1 Product is a medical device used to maintain the position of an anesthetized patient during surgery. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Allen Medical C-Flex, Polar Head Positioner Catalog Number: A-70700-A1 Product is a medical device used to maintain the position of an anesthetized patient during surgery.
Brand
Allen Medical Systems, Inc. One Post Office Square
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial Numbers: A111211, A116292
Products Sold
Serial Numbers: A111211, A116292
Allen Medical Systems, Inc. One Post Office Square is recalling Allen Medical C-Flex, Polar Head Positioner Catalog Number: A-70700-A1 Product is a medical device u due to Handle jamming in the open position, preventing the device from adequately supporting the head during spinal surgery. Possible delay in surgery, or in. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Handle jamming in the open position, preventing the device from adequately supporting the head during spinal surgery. Possible delay in surgery, or injury.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Allen Medical notified accounts by telephone on 11/08/07 and the Sales Representative. The Hospitals confirmed that the device would be sent back for evaluation and upgraded.
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Page updated: Jan 10, 2026