CanadaSyrex Flush Syringe With Sodium Chloride (model EMZ111240) from Excelsior Medical LLC is affected; affected units are identified by lot or serial numbers of more than 10 digits — contact the manufacturer for specific numbers. The syringes may not meet the required sodium chloride concentration, which could increase the risk of mild hyponatremia or hypernatremia; affected units will be destroyed. Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Excelsior Medical Llc, 1933 Heck Avenue, Neptune, New Jersey, United States, 07753.
How to identify it
Affected products: Syrex Flush Syringe With Sodium Chloride; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: EMZ111240
The hazard
Medline was informed that a limited quantity of saline IV flush syringes that may not meet the required concentration of sodium chloride. Use of product with lower/higher than expected concentrations of NaCl may result in an increased risk of mild hyponatremia/hypernatremia. Customers were notified and affected units will be destroyed. Totals will be summarized at closure.
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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