# Major Recall Alert: Celon ProBreath Bipolar Applicator, Celon ProSleep Plus, Celon ProSleep Plus Bipolar Applicator Recalled – Missing Instructions for Use (IFU)
Olympus Canada has announced a major product recall for the **Celon ProBreath Bipolar Applicator**, **Celon ProSleep Plus**, and **Celon ProSleep Plus Bipolar Applicator**. The recall was issued after it was discovered that certain units of these products had been released to customers without the accompanying **Instructions For Use (IFU)**. Ensuring the IFU is available with the devices is critical for proper operation and patient safety.
Affected users should contact the **Olympus Canada Technical Assistance Center (TAC)** to obtain the missing IFU and place a copy with each device immediately.
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## Why This Recall is Important
This recall highlights significant concerns surrounding the proper use of the affected products. Instructions For Use (IFU) documents are essential to the proper handling, operation, and maintenance of medical devices such as the **Celon ProBreath** and **Celon ProSleep Plus** bipolar applicators. Operating these devices without access to the IFU may lead to procedural errors, potentially endangering both patients and medical professionals.
By taking immediate action to obtain and review the missing IFU, users can mitigate safety risks associated with the improper use of these devices. Olympus Canada is working hard to address this issue and ensure healthcare professionals have all the information they need.
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### Details of the Recall
Here’s everything you need to know about the recall:
- **Products Affected**:
- Celon ProBreath Bipolar Applicator
- Celon ProSleep Plus
- Celon ProSleep Plus Bipolar Applicator
- **Reason for Recall**:
Olympus has identified that certain boxes of these medical devices were released without the required **Instructions For Use (IFU)**.
- **Action Required**:
Users must contact the **Olympus Canada Technical Assistance Center (TAC)** to obtain the correct IFU.
- **Date Announced**:
October 2023
For the official recall statement, visit [Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/celon-probreath-and-celon-prosleep-applicators).
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### What You Should Do
If you use or distribute the **Celon ProBreath Bipolar Applicator**, **Celon ProSleep Plus**, or **Celon ProSleep Plus Bipolar Applicator**, follow these steps immediately to ensure compliance and safety:
1. **Contact Olympus Canada Technical Assistance Center (TAC):**
Reach out to the **TAC** team to request a copy of the missing Instructions For Use (IFU). They will provide you with the necessary documentation to ensure proper device operation.
2. **Review and Distribute the IFU:**
Ensure the IFU is thoroughly reviewed by all relevant personnel. Place a copy of the manual with your medical device and distribute it among team members involved in its operation.
3. **Pause Usage, If Necessary:**
Until you receive the IFU, consider halting usage of the affected devices to prevent accidental misuse.
4. **Stay Informed:**
Keep up with any updates regarding this recall by monitoring notices from **Olympus Canada** and visiting the [official recall page](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/celon-probreath-and-celon-prosleep-applicators).
Taking these steps can help minimize risks and ensure that the affected devices are used safely and correctly.
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For more information on the **Celon ProBreath** and **Celon ProSleep Plus** recall, please refer to the official notice at the [Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/celon-probreath-and-celon-prosleep-applicators). Taking swift action can help ensure the safety of patients and healthcare professionals alike.