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Etchmaster CO2 Cartridge (2010-12-16)
- Starting date:
- December 16, 2010
- Posting date:
- April 30, 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-39213
Recalled products
- Etchmaster CO2 Cartridge
Reason
Some customers may be purchasing CO2 cartridges to power the devices that are the improper size. Improper size can induce excessive stresses on the device causing cracks in the plastic housing. It can lead to a hazardous situation due to the high pressure of the gas contained in the CO2 cartridges.
Affected products
A. Etchmaster CO2 Cartridge
Lot or serial number
All lots
Model or catalog number
- EMCO2
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Reliance Orthodontic Products Inc.
1540 West Thorndale Ave.
Itasca
60143
Illinois
UNITED STATES