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Health product recall

No Gas Regulator, Cga 626

Starting date:
July 11, 2017
Posting date:
August 14, 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-64132

Reason

Manufacturer has received reports of gas regulators being incorrectly set causing the device to initiate a 'no pressure too high' alarm. This problem was evaluated by the regulator manufacturer and the root cause was a production issue. Potential incorrect setting of a regulator resulting in a 'no pressure too high' alarm is not regarded a patient risk.

Affected products

No Gas Regulator, Cga 626

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

68 81 836

Companies

Manufacturer
Maquet Critical Care AB
Rontgenvagen 2
Solna