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Health product recall

PRN 50 DIGITAL WRITER (2015-12-02)

Starting date:
December 2, 2015
Posting date:
January 25, 2016
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-56786

Affected Products

PRN 50 DIGITAL WRITER

Reason

There is an increased user/patient risk of exposure to fire and/or electrical shock due to the failure of the PRN 50-M+ Digital Writer to meet its intended flammability and fluid ingress rating.

Affected products

PRN 50 DIGITAL WRITER

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

PRN-50M+

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
8200 West Tower Avenue
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES