Health Canada posted a medical device safety alert concerning Engstrom Carestation manufactured by Datex-Ohmeda Inc. The affected model is 1505-9000-000 and the affected lot numbers are CBCP01415, CBCP01452 and CBCP01475.
Specific combinations of Engstrom ventilator casters and bases have been identified that pose an increased likelihood of failures of the caster mounting hardware. A failure of the caster mounting hardware may result in the ventilator falling/tipping (overbalancing) which can result in serious injury to patients or staff.
For details, please refer to the following link:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/43635r-eng.php
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 9 February 2015