[Recalled] Ambu aView 2 A Monitor, Catalog numbers 405011000 and 405011000US2 — Instructions for Use have been updated to add the following warning: Use only M… | FDA 2023-12-05

The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Instructions for Use have been updated to add the following warning: Use only M4 screws with the length of 14 16 mm when mounting Ambu aView 2 Advance on a VESA interface. Using longer screw lengths will penetrate the lithium-ion battery and result in a fire hazard and battery leakage which can cause severe burns, smoke inhalation and skin irritation. Using shorter screw lengths could result in unsecure device fastening.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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