Ohio Medical recalls CARE-E-VAC 3 portable suction pumps with serial numbers starting CDS0081 to CEV3X0499 due to battery terminal short circuit risk causing loss of function or inoperable unit under battery power.
The care-e-vac(R)3 Battery/AC Powered Portable Aspirator battery terminal may come in contact with the pump causing an electric short leading to damage to wiring and resulting in loss of function or an inoperable unit under battery power.
Ohio Medical is recalling two models of portable suction pumps (CARE-E-VAC 3) because the battery terminal may contact the pump housing, causing a short circuit that can damage wiring and make the pump inoperable. This could lead to the device not working properly when used on patients.
The battery terminal in the CARE-E-VAC 3 pump can come into contact with the pump housing, causing an electric short circuit. This may damage the wiring and result in the pump becoming inoperable when powered by battery, potentially disrupting patient care.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the CARE-E-VAC 3 portable suction pumps with serial numbers from CDS0081 to CEV3X0499 are affected. Medical staff using these pumps for patient suctioning are most at risk.
Check if your pump has serial numbers starting with CDS0081 (for style 758000) or CDS5000 (for style 758010) through CEV3X0499. The product is a portable medical aspirator used for suctioning fluids from patients.
Look for the serial number on your pump, which starts with CDS0081 for style 758000 or CDS5000 for style 758010 through CEV3X0499.
If your pump is not working properly, stop using it immediately and contact Ohio Medical for further instructions.
The recalled models are Ohio Medical's CARE-E-VAC 3 portable suction pumps with style 758000 (serial numbers starting CDS0081) and style 758010 (serial numbers starting CDS5000).
The battery terminal may contact the pump housing, causing an electric short circuit that can damage wiring and make the pump inoperable under battery power.
The recall does not specify a return process, but if your pump is inoperable, stop using it and contact Ohio Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ohio Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2995-2018 — Ohio Medical Ohio Medical Hello, I own a Ohio Medical that is covered by recall Z-2995-2018 from Ohio Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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