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Health product recall

Adjustable Positioning Elements (2015-07-30)

Starting date:
July 30, 2015
Posting date:
August 6, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-54506

Affected Products

A. Adjustable Positioning Elements

Reason

Performed investigations have shown that the two hip elements may have a negative effect on the venous backflow under certain conditions. Therefore it cannot be excluded that the shape of the hip elements may be considered as a contributing factor to thromboembolic events.

Affected products

A. Adjustable Positioning Elements

Lot or serial number

N/A

Model or catalog number

1007.28A0

Companies
Manufacturer
Maquet Gmbh
Kehler Strasse 31
Rastatt