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COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUMENTATION 2 PRONG RETRACTOR (2016-02-19)
- Starting date:
- February 19, 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-57404
Affected Products
COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUMENTATION 2 PRONG RETRACTOR
Reason
Action following an investigation which identified that PN: 402582 was manufactured using 420 stainless instead of the material specified on the print, 420 S29 stainless steel. 420 stainless is more brittle than 420 S29. The instrument may fracture during use.
Affected products
COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUMENTATION 2 PRONG RETRACTOR
Lot or serial number
More than 20 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
402852
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Biomet Orthopedics
56 East Bell Drive
Warsaw
46581
Indiana
UNITED STATES