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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medi-Vac(TM) Flex Advantage(TM) Suction Canister Liner, Material Numbers: a) REF 6561-910C b) REF 6561-916K c) REF 6561-920C To remove blood and/or body fluids. These fluids may be suctioned during surgical procedures or other applications requiring the removal of built up fluids. The suction canisters are used in operating rooms but are also used outside the surgical field as well as post-operatively within patient suites. The collection containers hold the fluids until they are ready for

Reported: May 9, 2018 Initiated: March 28, 2018 #Z-1546-2018

Product Description

Medi-Vac(TM) Flex Advantage(TM) Suction Canister Liner, Material Numbers: a) REF 6561-910C b) REF 6561-916K c) REF 6561-920C To remove blood and/or body fluids. These fluids may be suctioned during surgical procedures or other applications requiring the removal of built up fluids. The suction canisters are used in operating rooms but are also used outside the surgical field as well as post-operatively within patient suites. The collection containers hold the fluids until they are ready for proper disposal. Sources of vacuum range from wall suction (central vacuum piped throughout the healthcare facility) to liposuction devices (portable suction pumps).

Reason for Recall

products may be missing a one-way valve on the fluid patient port.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Units Affected
3600 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the state of MA
Location
Waukegan, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medi-Vac(TM) Flex Advantage(TM) Suction Canister Liner, Material Numbers: a) REF 6561-910C b) REF 6561-916K c) REF 6561-920C To remove blood and/or body fluids. These fluids may be suctioned during surgical procedures or other applications requiring the removal of built up fluids. The suction canisters are used in operating rooms but are also used outside the surgical field as well as post-operatively within patient suites. The collection containers hold the fluids until they are ready for proper disposal. Sources of vacuum range from wall suction (central vacuum piped throughout the healthcare facility) to liposuction devices (portable suction pumps).. Recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC. Units affected: 3600 units.
Why was this product recalled?
products may be missing a one-way valve on the fluid patient port.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 9, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1546-2018.