| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2013-RN-00413-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
1000mL Receptal System (waste disposable suction system)
Canister 1000 mL
Inventory number: 434490411
List number: 43449
PVC Liner 1000 mL
Inventory number: 0L2129701
List number: L212A52 |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
10/05/2013 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Hospira have received customer reports where the 1000mL Receptal System is not achieving vacuum and/or improper fit of the PVC liner. |
| Recall Action |
Recall |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Hospira is advising their customers to quarantine all 1000mL Receptal System units and use an alternative Receptal Liner (1500 mL or 2000 mL). If alternative devices are not available Hospira has provided work around instructions to reduce the safety risk to patients due to any reduction or failure of vacuum. |
| Contact Information |
1300 046 774 (option 1) - Hospira Customer Service |