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Health product recall

APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR STERNAL ZIPFIX(2015-09-01)

Starting date:
September 1, 2015
Posting date:
September 24, 2015
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-55028

Affected Products

A. APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR STERNAL ZIPFIX

Reason

In the specified lots of the application instrument for Sternal Zipfix, the end cap may loosen, thus reducing the tension applied to the implant. Also, the end cap may detach, allowing the tensioning spring to also become detached, and making the instrument non-functional.

Affected products

A. APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR STERNAL ZIPFIX
 

Lot or serial number

>10, contact mfg

Model or catalog number

03.501.080

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
Colorado
UNITED STATES