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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
- 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
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Hospira Inc.
275 North Field Drive
Lake Forest
60045
Illinois
UNITED STATES