Hercules 360 and Hercules 3 Universal Stabilizer Arms (2015-01-26)

Starting date:

January 26, 2015

Posting date:

February 6, 2015

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-43571

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Recalled products

1. Hercules 360 Universal Stabilizer Arm
2. Hercules 3 Universal Stabilizer Arm

Reason

If the cable breaks, the stainless steel links on the arm can fall off. There is potential that these links may fall into the surgical site. If a component falls into a patient's body cavity, it is unlikely to cause patient injury. The event could, however, lead to a delay in the procedure as the surgeon retrieves the component.

Affected products