Giraffe Shuttle (2020-04-07)

Starting date:

April 7, 2020

Posting date:

May 1, 2020

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-72925

Last updated: 2020-05-01

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected Products

Giraffe Shuttle

Reason

When the Giraffe Shuttle is being charged the batteries could potentially emit low concentrations of gases (outgassing) producing a strong sulfur odor. The outgassing stops when the shuttle is unplugged from the wall socket. Inhalation of these gases in rare cases could cause bronchoconstriction potentially requiring medication in susceptible individuals such as asthmatic users. This issue could also cause minor headaches, irritation of the eyes and throat. There have been no serious injuries reported as a result of this issue

Affected products