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Health product recall

E-Pen - Burr Attachment

Starting date:
May 10, 2013
Posting date:
June 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-34189

Recalled products

  1. E-Pen - Burr Attachment

Reason

Synthes (Canada), Ltd. received notification from its supplier, Synthes GmbH, that a medical device recall was being initiated for part number (05.001.046), lot number (8230998) due to incorrect labelling of the device.  This voluntary recall of the Burr attachment, "M" is used with Synthes Electric Pen Drive and Air Pen Drive systems. One delivery of Burr attachment "l" were marked with the marking of an "M", and that Burr attachment M were marked with the marking of an "l".

Affected products

A. E-Pen - Burr Attachment

Lot or serial number
  • 8230998
Model or catalog number
  • 05.001.046
Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.
2566 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga
L5N 6P9
Ontario
CANADA