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Health product recall

Invacare Cane

Starting date:
November 13, 2012
Posting date:
December 24, 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-25853

Recalled Products

  1. Invacare Cane

Reason

There is a possibility that the button holding the cane at the set height may suddenly and unexpectedly compress, causing the cane to collapse.

Affected products

A. Invacare Cane

Lot or serial number

PW111201, PW120101, PW120201, PW120301, PW120401

Model or catalog number

40918-6, 8916, 8917

Companies
Manufacturer
Invacare Corp.