CanadaMedline convenience kits containing Namic Angiographic Rotating Adaptor (RA) control syringes are affected; affected catalogue/model numbers include VASC1498, 60701816, 60780115, 60701978, 6014206073, 60700513, 60701152, 60700465 and DYNJTUMSYR. They were recalled because the syringe rotating adaptor may unwind during use, which can cause procedural delays and, in severe cases, death. Customers have been advised to discard these syringes from the kit and to contact the manufacturer for more information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Medline Industries, LP.
How to identify it
Affected products: LHK, CA, Southlake Regional; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: VASC1498
Affected products: Namic Convenience Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60701816
Affected products: Namic Convenience Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60780115
Affected products: Namic Convenience Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60701978
Affected products: Namic Convenience Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 6014206073
Affected products: Namic Custom Angiographic Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60700513
Affected products: Namic Custom Angiographic Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60701152
Affected products: Namic Custom Angiographic Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 60700465
Affected products: Tumescent Syringe Kit; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: DYNJTUMSYR
The hazard
Kits containing Namic Angiographic Rotating Adaptor (RA) Control Syringes (Namic RA Syringes) have been recalled by Medline due to a potential risk of the syringe rotating adaptor unwinding during use. If unwinding occurs, it may result in procedural delays, in severe cases, death. Customers have been advised to discard these syringes, from the kit, from further use.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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