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Health product recall

Avatar SC-5 (2013-05-20)

Starting date:
May 20, 2013
Posting date:
January 24, 2014
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-37661

Recalled products

  1. Avatar SC-5  

Reason

Until conducted by Health Canada on May 20,2013, the Avatar SC-5 was marketed as a scientific instrument. The product was classified in concurrence with the Medical Devices Bureau as a class II medical device, by rule 10(1) of the regulations.  The product has not been marketed and sold in full compliance with the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and Medical Devices Regulations.

Affected products

A. Avatar SC-5

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • Avatar SC-5
Companies
Manufacturer
Veradyne Corporation
7428 Comanche Canyon Avenue
Las Vegas
89113
Nevada
UNITED STATES