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Health product recall

High Offset Neutral Modular Neck

Starting date:
August 23, 2012
Posting date:
September 17, 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-15576

Recalled Products

A. High Offset Neutral Modular Neck

Reason

The modular necks were manufactured out of specification. The taper size profile is undersized. There is a potential for the neck to not lock into the stem and disassociate.

Affected products

A. High Offset Neutral Modular Neck

Lot or serial number

12FTM0019A, 12FTM0019D, 12FTM0021B

Model or catalog number

71352112

Companies
Manufacturer
Smith and Nephew Inc.