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Health product recall

Bubble CPAP System, Components and Nasal Prong (2014-04-11)

Starting date:
April 11, 2014
Posting date:
May 5, 2014
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-39317

Recalled Products

A. Bubble CPAP System
B. Bubble CPAP System - Components
C. Nasal Prong

Reason

FPH (Fisher and Paykel Healthcare) introduced a new version of Nasal CPAP prongs in 2013. Since the release of this new version, FPH has received reports of the affected prongs detaching from the nasal tubing use, especially in the presence of mucous and/or moisture. The nasal tubing is not affected by this recall.

Affected products

A. Bubble CPAP System
 

Lot or serial number

131007-140325
 

Model or catalog number

BC461-SK
BC471-SK
 

Companies
Manufacturer
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd.
15 Maurice Paykel Place East Tamaki, P.O. Box 14348 Panmure
Auckland
2013
NEW ZEALAND

B. Bubble CPAP System - Components
 

Lot or serial number

131007-140325
 

Model or catalog number

BC490-SK
BC491-SK
BC492-SK
 

Companies
Manufacturer
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd.
15 Maurice Paykel Place East Tamaki, P.O. Box 14348 Panmure
Auckland
2013
NEW ZEALAND

C. Nasal Prong

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd.
15 Maurice Paykel Place East Tamaki, P.O. Box 14348 Panmure
Auckland
2013
NEW ZEALAND