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UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER II (2016-02-12)
- Starting date:
- February 12, 2016
- Posting date:
- February 22, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-57210
Affected Products
UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER II
Reason
The Universal Battery Charger II has a component which may fail prematurely due to a manufacturing defect. If the component fails, the charger's firmware recognizes the malfunction and prevents batteries from being charged. The blue LED on the front of the charger will flash to indicate that the device must be sent in for repairs, in accordance with the user's manual. Based on the investigations, only a small amount of the devices are impacted.
Affected products
UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER II
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
05.001.204
Companies
- Manufacturer
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SYNTHES GMBH
EIMATTSTRASSE 3
OBERDORF
4436
SWITZERLAND