CanadaMedline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes (Medline Industries, LP), model/catalogue numbers 70087007 and 70085007, with lot or serial numbers of more than 10 digits are affected—contact the manufacturer for specific lot/serial identification. 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 destroy these syringes and to contact the manufacturer for more information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, United States, 60093.
How to identify it
Affected products: Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 70087007
Affected products: Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 70085007
The hazard
The 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, and in severe cases, death. Customers have been advised to destroy these syringes.
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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