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LifeCare PCA Plus II and LifeCare PCA 3 Infusion System
- Starting date:
- August 21, 2012
- Posting date:
- September 17, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-15540
Recalled Products
A. LifeCare PCA Plus II
B. Système de perfusion LifeCare PCA 3
Reason
Improper use of the slide clamp when the syringe (Vial) was manipulated where the clamp should have been closed. These use errors resulted in over delivery of narcotic medications which has the potential to cause critical injury to the patient.
Affected products
A. LifeCare PCA Plus II
Lot or serial number
All Serial Numbers
Model or catalog number
1950
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Hospira Inc.
B. LifeCare PCA 3 Infusion System
Lot or serial number
All Serial Numbers
Model or catalog number
12384, 20709
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Hospira Inc.