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Health product recall

Cardinal Health Products

Starting date:
December 22, 2011
Posting date:
January 23, 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-26259

Recalled Products

  1. Custom Sterile Craniotomy Pack
  2. Breast Packs
  3. General Plastic Surgery Packs

Reason

Durahook Neuro Elastic Retractors and Dermahook Neuro Elastic Retractors, components inside the custom sterile procedure packs, may contain elastic bands which can break within the sealed packaging or during use prior to their expiration date.

Affected products

A. Custom Sterile Craniotomy Pack

Lot or serial number

More than 10 Numbers, Contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • SNE30CRXXX
  • SNE30PCXXX
Companies
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health

B. Breast Packs

Lot or serial number

More than 10 Numbers, Contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • SBA30TFXXX
Companies
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health

C. General Plastic Surgery Packs

Lot or serial number

More than 10 Numbers, Contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • SBA30FFXXX
Companies
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health