CAPNOSTAT 5 mainstream sensor CO2 sensor, Respironics LoFlo sidestream CO2 module (2019-02-28)

Starting date:

February 28, 2019

Posting date:

March 22, 2019

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-69376

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

• A. CAPNOSTAT 5 mainstream sensor CO2 sensor
• B. Respironics LoFlo sidestream CO2 module

Reason

Philips has received complaints that the sensor cable for the Philips Respironics CAPNOSTAT 5 mainstream sensor and Respironics LoFlo sidestream sensor may appear kinked or twisted after use. Twisted, coiling and bending of the sensor cables can occur during use, maintenance and storage of the sensors. Such deformation is not itself expected to affect the normal operation of the sensors. However, cables that may have been repeatedly twisted, coiled or bent could cause the sensors to lose functionality and become inoperable.

Affected products