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Health product recall

FLEXIBLE SHAFT (2017-10-06)

Starting date:
October 6, 2017
Posting date:
October 13, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, General Public, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-64842

Affected products

FLEXIBLE SHAFT

Reason

Zimmer GMBH is conducting a medical device field action (removal) for Flexible Shaft (part number: 75.80.04). This instrument is part of an outdated technology. Consequently there is a potential that this instrument may not be adequately cleaned when using the standard cleaning instructions.

Affected products

FLEXIBLE SHAFT

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.  

Model or catalog number

75.80.04

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer GmbH
Sulzer Allee 8,
Winterthur
8404
SWITZERLAND