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Health product recall

RENASYS EZ NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY (2015-02-02)

Starting date:
February 2, 2015
Posting date:
April 2, 2015
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-52761

Recalled Products  

  1. RENASYS EZ NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY
  2. RENASYS GO NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM

Reason

The IFU amendments will remind customers that the dressing is to be checked regularly to ensure that pooling is not occurring beneath the dressing and remind users not to rely solely on the device alarms to ensure that therapy is being effectively delivered.

Affected products

A. RENASYS EZ NEGATIVE PRESSURE  WOUND THERAPY

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

66800697

Companies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc.
970 Lake Carillon Drive Suite 110
St. Petersburg
33716
Florida
UNITED STATES

B. RENASYS GO NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

66800164

Companies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc.
970 Lake Carillon Drive Suite 110
St. Petersburg
33716
Florida
UNITED STATES