Bair Hugger Full Access Underbody Blanket (2018-02-02)

Starting date:

February 2, 2018

Posting date:

March 2, 2018

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-66078

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected products

Bair Hugger  Full Access Underbody Blanket

Reason

The affected blankets are more susceptible to unintended occlusion of airflow resulting in partial or limited inflation during use. If blankets are only partially inflated during use in surgery, there is potential for incomplete warming therapy to be given to a patient.

Affected products