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BEAVER 4.0mm BANANA BLADE (2016-01-17)
- Starting date:
- January 17, 2016
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2016
- 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-56914
Affected Products
- BEAVER 4.0mm BANANA BLADE
Reason
Several lots of the BEAVER 4.0mm banana blade are experiencing brittle fracture. A number of product complaints were received with this indication noted during surgery. In the event that the blade breaks and falls into the patient, it could potentially be difficult to retrieve and may lead to a surgical delay.
Affected products
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BEAVER 4.0mm BANANA BLADE
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- 72203307
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division
150 Minuteman Road
Andover
01810
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES