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Medline Epidural Catheter — recall 76460

Health Canada — Medical Devices · Canada · 2024-11-07 · Type II

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Agency
Health Canada — Medical Devices
Recall identifier
76460
Date of alert
2024-11-07
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk level
Type II
Risk type
recall
Product category
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Product type
Medical devices
Reported risk: Medline Industries, LP has initiated a recall on convenience kits containing NEXUS™ Connectors A-EP-081 and A-EP-424 from Epimed International Inc. The connectors may not allow catheters to be inserted as intended if the connector is not in the fully open position. If the defect is not detected before use, there is a risk of medication leakage. Additionally, if the defect goes unnoticed, there is a risk of the catheter connector disconnecting during use. Recall start date: October 25, 2024
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/medline-epidural-catheter

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