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Embol-X Arterial Cannula and Embol-X Kit, Glide Cannula with Suture… — recall 50118

Health Canada — Medical Devices · Canada · 2013-10-31 · Type II

As described by Health Canada — Medical Devices: Embol-X Arterial Cannula and Embol-X Kit, Glide Cannula with Suture Flange and Filter (2013-10-02)

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Agency
Health Canada — Medical Devices
Recall identifier
50118
Date of alert
2013-10-31
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk level
Type II
Risk type
recall
Product category
Medical devices
Product type
Medical devices
Notice status
Archived by the issuing authority — kept for reference
Reported risk: Potential health risk to patients undergoing cardio pulmonary by-pass surgery when using the Embol-X Glide Protection system. The tip of the cannula may be deformed. If the defect is not noticed during preparation, when force is applied to the tip during insertion or removal, it may lead to a separation and embolize.
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/embol-x-arterial-cannula-and-e

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