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Arterial Needles
- Starting date:
- May 25, 2017
- Posting date:
- June 13, 2017
- 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-63618
Reason
Argon Medical is conducting a recall to notify customers of a potential packaging defect. The product is sealed in a pouch and the defect if present shows as a potential void or unsealed edge of the pouch. The risk is limited to any products packaged on December 15, 2016. The expected rate of defect is mall and the type of defect is visible with the naked eye. The product literature warns the user to not use this product if the packaging is opened or damaged.
Affected products
Arterial Needles
Lot or serial number
- 11160912
- 11160990
- 11161729
Model or catalog number
- 195322
- 195352
- 195355
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Argon Medical Devices Inc.
1445 Flat Creek Road
Athens
75751
Texas
UNITED STATES