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Health product recall

Medisorb (2013-09-11)

Starting date:
September 11, 2013
Posting date:
October 28, 2013
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-36441

Recalled Products

Medisorb 

Reason

The multi absorber original may have a thin wall condition which may lead to small holes in the water (drain) tube. This may result in a loss of anesthetic gases, ventilation and oxygenation.

Affected products

Medisorb

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • M1173310
Companies
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare Finland OY
Kuortaneenkatu 2,
Hesinki
00510
FINLAND