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Health product recall

INVACARE PRECISE RX PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER (2016-06-30)

Starting date:
June 30, 2016
Posting date:
July 22, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, General Public, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59460

Affected products

A. INVACARE PRECISE RX PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER

Reason

The rear gradation scale was screen printed upside down on the flowmeter gauge. Proper delivery of oxygen is critical to infants. In the population at greatest risk i.e. pediatric population, health impact specific to high oxygen saturation could result in systemic toxicity, potential lung vascular injury, or over extended period of time could cause blindness.

Affected products

A. INVACARE PRECISE RX PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER

Lot or serial number

16BF017557
16CF030112
16CF030121
16CF032024
16CF040071
16CF040083
16DF040094
 

Model or catalog number

IRCPF16
IRCPF16AW

Companies
Manufacturer
INVACARE CORPORATION
2101 E. LAKE MARY BLVD.
SANFORD
32773
Florida
UNITED STATES