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Health product recall

Elbow Hinge

Starting date:
October 26, 2012
Posting date:
November 26, 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 (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15897

Recalled Products

  1. Elbow Hinge

Reason

One production batch of one sub-component of the elbow hinge code 93410, is potentially defective thus resulting in a potential decrease of the clamp performances. A defective clamp may feature decreased performances thus potentially leading to a loss of position of the elbow.

Affected products

A. Elbow Hinge

Lot or serial number

V1272691

Model or catalog number

93410

Companies
Manufacturer
Orthofix SRL