Health product recall

Sterile Contro-Vac Whistle Tip Suction Cath W/2 Gloves & Pop-Up Cup Vinyl

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Summary

Product
Sterile Contro-Vac Whistle Tip Suction Cath W/2 Gloves & Pop-Up Cup Vinyl
Issue
Medical devices - Device compatibility
Medical devices - Labelling and packaging
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
Sterile Contro-Vac Whistle Tip Suction Cath W/2 Gloves & Pop-Up Cup Vinyl 48625040001 DYND40972

Issue

Medline has identified that a smaller open Suction Catheter (8Fr), may have been packed within the 14Fr Suction Catheter Kits. Use of a smaller size suction catheter may lead to difficulty or inability to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway and may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure. Customers are advised to discard this product.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Anaesthesiology
Companies

Medline Industries, Lp

Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, United States, 60093

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type I
Recall date
Identification number
RA-81661

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