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ARTHROWAND, TOPAZ MICRODEBRIDER W/INTEGRATED CABLE W/O SUCTION (2016-03-04)
- Starting date:
- March 4, 2016
- Posting date:
- May 16, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-58368
Affected products
- ARTHROWAND, TOPAZ MICRODEBRIDER W/INTEGRATED CABLE W/O SUCTION
Reason
During functional testing, it was determined that product failed to meet shelf-life at the expiration date indicated on the product labels. This action is due to product misbranding. The expiration date is not supported by the real time aging collected. There are no associated immediate or long range health consequences anticipated from the use of or exposure to the defective device.
Affected products
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ARTHROWAND, TOPAZ MICRODEBRIDER W/INTEGRATED CABLE W/O SUCTION
Lot or serial number
- 1032755
Model or catalog number
- AC4040-01
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Arthrocare Corporation,
7000 W. William Cannon Drive,
Austin
78735
Texas
UNITED STATES