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Health product recall

AB GERMA METAL FOOTREST VACUUM PUMP (2016-03-18)

Starting date:
March 18, 2016
Posting date:
April 22, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-58000

Affected products 

A. AB GERMA METAL FOOTREST VACUUM PUMP

Reason

After an extended time of use, when the pump has been exposed to increased compression forces, the air evacuation of the mattress become more difficult.

Affected products

A. AB GERMA METAL FOOTREST VACUUM PUMP

Lot or serial number

10707-1

Model or catalog number

271000701

Companies
Manufacturer

AB GERMA

KRISTIANTAD

2127

SWEDEN