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Global APG+ 2.5 mm Breakaway Guide Pin (2014-04-02)
- Starting date:
- April 2, 2014
- Posting date:
- April 30, 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-39227
Recalled Products
Global APG+ 2.5 mm Breakaway Guide Pin
Reason
Depuy Orthopaedics Inc. Is issuing a device correction notice for the Global APG+ 2.5 mm breakaway guide pin (Single-use shoulder instrument) to inform surgeon users about the possibility of the pin breaking and potentially being left in the patient. Information regarding the instrument's use has been added to the relevant surgical technique documents.
Affected products
Global APG+ 2.5 mm Breakaway Guide Pin
Lot or serial number
All lots
Model or catalog number
2230-00-019
Companies
- Manufacturer
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DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
700 Orthopaedics Drive, P.O. Box 988
Warsaw
46581-0988
Indiana
UNITED STATES