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Health product recall

Gemstar Bolus Cord

Starting date:
March 12, 2012
Posting date:
April 2, 2012
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-26271

Recalled Products

  1. Gemstar Bolus Cord

Reason

There is a potential of bolus delivery falilures when using the gemstar bolus cord. Possible failures may be a result of cracked or damaged bolus cords which my result in an open or short circuit of the bolus cord. Post-market incident reports indicate that the defects with these cords can lead to failure to deliver, intermittent operation and unexpected delivery.

Affected products

A. Gemstar Bolus Cord

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • 13027
Companies
Manufacturer
Hospira Inc.
275 North Field Drive
Lake Forest
60045
Illinois
UNITED STATES