Recall of NEMSCHOFF PERINATAL BASSINET

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by NEMSCHOFF INC..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    24990
  • Event Risk Class
    III
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-05-14
  • Event Country
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    To correct issues with casters door hinges drawer guides in older models(excluding the bsnt/03 and bsnt/04 models) no longer sold that may pose a risk to safety. to add labeling to all bassinets to mitigate potential intended or unintended misuse and inspect the bassinet tubs on all bassinets.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: BSNT/03 (Lot serial: 315188-001)
  • Product Description
    NEMSCHOFF PERINATAL BASSINET
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    SHEBOYGAN
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    HC