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Health product recall

Standard Rigid Tip Suction Wand

Starting date:
November 6, 2012
Posting date:
November 26, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices, Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15916

Recalled Products

  1. Standard Rigid Tip Suction Wand

Reason

This recall activity is restricted to corrective action regarding the standard tip suction wand. Due to an insufficient adhesive application, the Distal Tip has the potential to come loose from the wand and fall into the patient's chest cavity during surgery. This would likely be identified during, or prior to, the procedure.

Affected products

A. Standard Rigid Tip Suction Wand

Lot or serial number

S111480

Model or catalog number

SU-12202

Companies
Manufacturer
California Medical Labs, Inc.