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Health product recall

Walkaway Plus System - 40 - Instrument (2014-06-05)

Starting date:
June 5, 2014
Posting date:
June 18, 2014
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-40139

Recalled Products

Walkaway Plus System - 40 - Instrument

Reason

There is a potential failure with access door hinge. The failure can cause the springs to dislodge and be ejected towards the operator causing a potential safety issue.

Affected products

Walkaway Plus System - 40 - Instrument

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers distributed
From May 2013 to April 2014.

Model or catalog number

B1018-283

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
500 GBC Drive, Mailstop 514, PO Box 6101
Newark
19714-6101
Delaware
UNITED STATES