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Health product recall

3.5 mm Cann Screw S.T. Short Thread

Starting date:
November 7, 2012
Posting date:
December 10, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices, Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16309

Reason

The 3.5mm cannulated screw, Part# 405.438 / Lot # 3723094 was incorrectly labelled as Part # 405.436 / Lot # 3723094. The device packaging was labelled incorrectly.

Affected products

A. 3.5 mm Cann Screw S.T. Short Thread

Lot or serial number

3723094
 

Model or catalog number

405.438

Companies

Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.