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Health product recall

ATAR Disposable Extension Cables

Starting date:
July 24, 2017
Posting date:
August 2, 2017
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-64086

Reason

During the use of some ATAR extension cables, the cable was separating from the connector at the proximal end. Analysis revealed that the connector and wire separation was attributed to a fracture of the conductor cable malfunction, causing interruption of the pacing system. The causes for the failure are attributed to a combination of manufacturing process and field misuse of the cables.

Affected products

ATAR Disposable Extension Cables

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

  • ATAR D-A
  • ATAR D-MDT
  • ATAR D-MDT2
  • ATAR D-MDTR
  • ATAR D-R
  • ATAR D-R 1
  • ATAR D-R D2P
  • ATAR D-V

Companies

Manufacturer
Oscor Inc.
3816 De Soto Boulevard
Palm Harbor
34683
Florida
UNITED STATES