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Active Cord (2020-06-25) — recall 61444

Health Canada — Medical Devices · Canada · 2020-07-10 · Type II

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Agency
Health Canada — Medical Devices
Recall identifier
61444
Date of alert
2020-07-10
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk level
Type II
Risk type
recall
Product category
Medical devices
Product type
Medical devices
Reported risk: Olympus received non injury related complaints regarding sparking during use due to cord damage. Cord sparking during electrosurgical procedures could result in burns or shocks to patients or medical personnel. If the cord were to spark while in contact with drapes or other flammable items, there could be a fire.
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/active-cord-2020-06-25

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