CanadaMedline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks (models HUD1930, HUD1042, HUDRHO41U, HUD1035) with lot or serial numbers longer than 10 digits are affected. They were recalled after complaints that the tubing can disconnect from the mask, which could delay care and cause shortness of breath leading to hypoxia; customers were advised to destroy affected lots and contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, United States, 60093.
How to identify it
Affected products: Medline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: HUD1930
Affected products: Medline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: HUD1042
Affected products: Medline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: HUDRHO41U
Affected products: Medline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: HUD1035
The hazard
Medline received complaints regarding the tubing disconnecting from the oxygen mask. If it were to disconnect during use, there may be a delay in patient care and they may experience shortness of breath leading to hypoxia, which may require medical intervention. Customers were advised to destroy affected lots.
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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