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SUREPATH PRESERVATIVE COLLECTION VIAL (2016-02-16)
- Starting date:
- February 16, 2016
- Posting date:
- March 4, 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-57422
Affected Products
SUREPATH PRESERVATIVE COLLECTION VIAL
Reason
The lids on some of the SurePath vials are cracked on the top and are subsequently leaking after collection of the specimens.
Affected products
SUREPATH PRESERVATIVE COLLECTION VIAL
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- 490505
- 490527
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Tripath Imaging Inc.
780 Plantation Dr.
Burlington
UNITED STATES