Cartilage MICROTOME and Cartilage MICROTOME Handle (2019-06-21)

Starting date:

June 21, 2019

Posting date:

July 19, 2019

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-70441

Last updated: 2019-07-19

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

Cartilage MICROTOME and Cartilage MICROTOME Handle

Reason

On May 21, 2019, a distributor reported a faulty/damaged MICROTOME REF 990-001. The blade stuck in the handle, and an Operating Room nurse cut their finger trying to remove it in July 2018.

Affected products