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Health product recall

MED-RX 14Fr X 21" Coude Suction Catheter

Starting date:
November 4, 2016
Posting date:
November 18, 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-61152

Reason

The recall addresses a product concern where a small number of 12 Fr Coude Suction Catheters may have been inadvertently packaged and labelled as 14 Fr Coude Suction Catheters. While there are no patient safety concerns, use of this device may result in failure to achieve the desired suction.

Affected products

MED-RX 14Fr X 21" Coude Suction Catheter

Lot or serial number

121108

Model or catalog number

52-2014

Companies

Manufacturer

Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. doing business as CHS

2760 Brighton Road

Oakville

L6H 5T4

Ontario

CANADA