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Health product recall

Holding Forceps for Synream Reaming Rod (2014-02-06)

Starting date:
February 6, 2014
Posting date:
March 20, 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-38459

Recalled Products

Holding Forceps for Synream Reaming Rod

Reason

Synthes (Canada), Ltd. received notification from its supplier that a medical device recall was being initiated for the holding forceps for Synream reaming rod due to a non-conformance found during the transfer of the machining operation from one location to another. The identified non-conformance is for the locking lever that has an incorrect angle.

Affected products

Holding Forceps for Synream Reaming Rod

Lot or serial number

351.782

Model or catalog number

5923464

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.
2566 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga
L5N 6P9
Ontario
CANADA