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Duplospray MIS System Regulator (February 13, 2013)

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Starting date:
February 13, 2013
Posting date:
February 13, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-26711

Reason

Baxter has issued an important product information communication to advise customers of the risk of air or gas embolism with the inappropriate use (too high pressure, too short distance) of various spray devices used to administer fibrin sealant products, such as Tisseel and Artiss.

Affected products

Duplospray MIS System Regulator (2013-02-13)

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number

0600032, 0600123

Companies

Manufacturer
Not Applicable