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Health product recall

K-Wire Systems (2016-10-31)

Starting date:
October 31, 2016
Posting date:
November 18, 2016
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-61162

Affected Products

  1. K-Wire - Sterile Single Use
  2. K-Wire, Recon, T2 Recon System

Reason

It was found through review of packaging that the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised. More specifically, there is a potential that the sterile pouch is not sealed at one end due to a manufacturing error.

Affected products

A. K-Wire - Sterile Single Use

Lot or serial number
  • K081727
  • K08820B
  • K089AF5
  • K096A2C
  • K09BA53
  • K09BA55
Model or catalog number
  • 1210-6450S
  • 1806-0050S
Companies
Manufacturer
Stryker Trauma GMBH
Prof.-Kuntscher-Str.1-5
Schoenkirchen
24232
GERMANY

B. K-Wire, Recon, T2 Recon System

Lot or serial number
  • K086847
  • K099AA8
Model or catalog number
  • 1806-3030S
Companies
Manufacturer
Stryker Trauma GMBH
Prof.-Kuntscher-Str.1-5
Schoenkirchen
24232
GERMANY