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Health product recall

Lipiflow Activator (Disposable)

Starting date:
March 13, 2017
Posting date:
March 24, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-62784

Reason

TearScience has revised the LipiFlow activator labeled storage temperature to be consistent with the temperature tested for the entire shelf-life duration.

Affected products

Lipiflow Activator (Disposable)

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number

10711991
DF119

Companies

Manufacturer
Tearscience, Inc.
5151 McCrimmon Parkway Suite 250
Morrisville
27560
North Carolina
UNITED STATES