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Ambient HipVac50 wand (2014-11-07)
- Starting date:
- November 7, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 11, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-42805
Recalled Products
Ambient HipVac50 wand
Reason
The tray that houses the HipVac wand may have damage that could result in a breach of the sterile barrier. This could result in infection in the patient on which the device is used.
Affected products
Ambient HipVac50 wand
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
ASHA4730-01
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Arthrocare Corporation,
7000 W. William Cannon Drive,
Austin
78735
Texas
UNITED STATES