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Health product recall

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
Tripath Imaging Inc.
780 Plantation Dr.
Burlington
UNITED STATES