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Astral Ventilators and External Battery (2016-08-17)
- Starting date:
- August 17, 2016
- Posting date:
- August 26, 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-60000
Affected Products
A. Astral 150
B. Astral External Battery
Reason
When astral ventilators are used with the internal battery as the sole power source, it is important to note that failure of the internal battery can lead to cessation of therapy without the low battery or critically low battery alarm sounding, even when the battery indicates that it is charged. This could put patients at risk to not getting therapy.
Affected products
A. Astral 150
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
27003
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Resmed Limited
1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive
Bella Vista
2153
AUSTRALIA
B. Astral External Battery
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
27919
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Resmed Limited
1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive
Bella Vista
2153
AUSTRALIA