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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
- 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.