Vaginal specula recall

Published: 29-Jun-2011
Medical Devices


Pelican Feminine Healthcare is recalling all its Pelispec vaginal specula amid concerns over sterility. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a Medical Device Alert following the action by the manufacturer. The warning comes amid fears that in around 1% of products, the peel pouch may be damaged, affecting the overall sterility of the equipment. The product codes affected are: 400091, 400100, 400101, 400102, 400103, 400104, 400105, 400106, 400107, 400108, 400111, 400112, 400113, 400200, 400206, 400207, 400208, 400209, 400351, 400352, 400361 and 400362. Anyone using the affected devices should contact the manufacturer immediately for advice.

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