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Health product recall

A.T.S. 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System

Starting date:
September 14, 2012
Posting date:
October 1, 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, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15135

Recalled Products

A. A.T.S. 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System

Reason

Zimmer is conducting a recall of some serial numbers of the Zimmer A.T.S. 3000 Automatic Tourniquets. When failing during a surgical procedure, the unit will alarm, lock into a non-operational mode, and the display unit will go blank.

Affected products

A. A.T.S. 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 Numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

60-3000-101-00

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Surgical Inc.