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GENESIS TROCAR PIN (2016-07-12)
- Starting date:
- July 12, 2016
- Posting date:
- July 22, 2016
- 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-59510
Affected products
A. GENESIS TROCAR PIN
Reason
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Has initiated a voluntary recall of the genesis Trocar pin. A group of the Trocar pins were distributed with incorrect expiration dates printed on the outer carton label. The manufacturing date was captured as the expiration date. The error is visually obvious to the user and the date is typically verified by hospital staff prior to use.
Affected products
A. GENESIS TROCAR PIN
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
71210003
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Smith & Nephew Inc.
1450 Brooks Road
Memphis, Tennessee
38116
UNITED STATES