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Health product recall

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

Arthrocare Corporation,

7000 W. William Cannon Drive,

Austin

78735

Texas

UNITED STATES