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Disposable Fiber Optic Medium Laryngoscope Handle
- Starting date:
- July 14, 2017
- Posting date:
- August 14, 2017
- 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-64138
Reason
Due to handles requiring batteries to operate, it was determined the potential for insufficient contact causing inconsistent (intermittent or flickering) lighting was present for a small number of the handles. Intermittent lighting may compromise the user's ability to visualise the patient's airway which may result in delayed treatment.
Affected products
Disposable Fiber Optic Medium Laryngoscope Handle
Lot or serial number
- 2216
- 3016
- 4016
- 4816
Model or catalog number
OL-334L6
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Bomimed Inc.
96 Terracon Place
Winnipeg
Manitoba
CANADA