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Health product recall

MED-EX Epidural Anesthesia Kits

Starting date:
August 22, 2016
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-60078

Affected Products

MED-EX Epidural Anesthesia Kits

Reason

Omega Laboratories Ltd. Has issued a recall for the sodium chloride injection USP, lot# 4G683. This lot may be found in your Med-RX anesthesia kit. The product's shelf life is 48 months and the PH for this lot may become out of specification prior to expiry date. Thus, Med-RX anesthesia kits containing lot# 4G683 should not be used.

Affected products

MED-EX Epidural Anesthesia Kits

Lot or serial number

More than 10 lots, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 80-8004
  • 80-8005
  • 80-8006
  • 80-8018
  • 80-8022
  • 80-8023
  • 80-8025
  • 80-8026
  • 80-8033
  • 80-8034
  • 80-8040
  • 80-8042
  • 80-8060N
  • 80-8061
  • 80-8066
  • 80-8074
  • 80-8082
  • 80-8083
  • 80-8090
  • 80-8091
  • 80-8131
  • 80-8135
  • 80-8138
Companies
Manufacturer
CANADIAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTIES LTD. DOING BUSINESS AS CHS
2760 BRIGHTON ROAD
OAKVILLE
L6H 5T4
Ontario
CANADA