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Health product recall

Actiwatch Spectrum Plus (2014-06-02)

Starting date:
June 2, 2014
Posting date:
January 21, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-43393

Actiwatch Spectrum Plus

Reason

The distributed Actiwatch Spectrum Plus devices were originally classified by Respironics as a Class I rule 12 medical devices using the classifications rules for medical devices found in schedule 1 of the Medical Device Regulations. As indicated by Health Canada, the device was deemed to be a Class II device requiring a license prior to product distribution.

Affected products

Actiwatch Spectrum Plus

Lot or serial number

Not applicable.

Model or catalog number

1101894

Companies

Manufacturer
Respironics Inc.
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville
15668
Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES