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Health product recall

Arch Products

Starting date:
October 31, 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
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16287

Recalled Products

  1. Rumi Arch (UMH700)
  2. Advincula Arch (UMH750)

Reason

Excessive pressure exerted on the uterine tip when attached to the arch may, under certain circumstances, cause the internal steel rod of the tip to protrude through the cleaning hole on the shaft of the handle.

Affected products

A. Rumi Arch (UMH700)

Lot or serial number

More than 1000 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

UMH700

Companies
Manufacturer
Coopersurgical Inc.

B. Advincula Arch (UMH750)

Lot or serial number

More than 1000 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

UMH750

Companies
Manufacturer
Coopersurgical Inc.