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LifeCare PCA 3 Infusion System (March 07, 2013)

Starting date:
March 07, 2013
Posting date:
March 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-26337

Reason

The Lifecare PCA Infusion Pumps have a clear plastic door that closes and locks to deter access to the syringue/vial used to deliver the medication. The door can be flexed to the point which allows unauthorized personnel to use objects to press the vial injector or the vial to receive an un-prescribed bolus of medication.

Affected products

LifeCare PCA 3 Infusion System (2013-03-07)

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers

Model or catalog number

12384, 20709

Companies

Manufacturer
Not Applicable