Welch Allyn Inc recalls Welch Allyn KleenSpec Corded Illumination System, Vaginal Speculum Lighting System, Model Number 78x Series Illuminator…

Recall date

October 2, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0169-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Welch Allyn Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide, Puerto Rico and foreign distribution to the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysi…

Why it was recalled

The firm became aware that the KleenSpec¿ 788 Corded Illuminator has the potential to be incorrectly connected to a commonly available AC power cord instead of the illuminator low voltage transformer power cord which is supplied with the illuminator. This may result in a shattered lamp bulb and a potential electric shock hazard.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Welch Allyn KleenSpec Corded Illumination System, Vaginal Speculum Lighting System, Model Number 78x Series Illuminator, REF 901070, Catalog Numbers 78800, 73410, 73412, 73414, 73416, 78810, 78812, 78814 and 78816, Rx ONLY