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Health product recall

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 (LCSU 4)

Starting date:: December 7, 2016
Posting date:: January 6, 2017
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-61636

Reason
Affected products

Reason

The on/off functionality in the LCSU 4 is controlled by electronic components. One of these components might be damaged. The damage occurs over time when the unit is connected to a power source (battery or external power source), but is not related to frequency of use.
A damaged component will result in failure of the on/off functionality: the LCSU 4 cannot be turned off, and it may turn on by itself.

Affected products