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Health product recall

Drill Bit (2014-06-09)

Starting date:
June 9, 2014
Posting date:
June 19, 2014
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-40069

Recalled Products

Drill Bit 

Reason

The etching on the drill stop does not match the actual length. Specifically, the 6mm stop drill bit (03.505.051) had the #4 etched on them, the 8mm stop drill bit stops (03.505.054) had the #6 on them and the 12mm drill bits (03.505.057) had the #10 etched on them.

Affected products

Drill Bit 

Lot or serial number

SX492293
SX492294
SX492295
 

Model or catalog number

03.505.051
03.505.054
03.505.057
 

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.
2566 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga
L5N 6P9
Ontario
CANADA