AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP22–28 August 2016.
4 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsNutricia Australia has received overseas reports of the Flocare Infinity enteral feeding pump 'air in line' (AIL) alarm not always working when used with mixed or reconstituted powdered tube feeds. It is believed that undissolved particles can accumulate in the feeding line or form a film on the inner side of the tube around the pump sensors, which can interfere with the pump's air detection function.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe detachable wall plug could split, exposing a live metallic contact.
Pharmacy and medical productsResMed has received a number of reports regarding the performance of the internal battery in Astral 100 and Astral 150 ventilators. According to these reports, an internal electrical issue has led to ventilation stopping without either the 'low battery' or 'critically low battery' alarms activating as intended.
Dirt bikes and miniature motorbikesThe affected bikes have a front and rear cable operated braking system which requires manual adjustment and does not comply with Australian Standards - Competition & Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No.24 of 2011