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Health product recall

Medullary Reamer Head (2013-10-25)

Starting date:
October 25, 2013
Posting date:
November 29, 2013
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-36887

Recalled Products

Medullary Reamer Head

Reason

This recall is being initiated due to the supplier reporting the possibility exists for intraoperative reamer head breakages which could also allow for un-retrieved fragments of non-implant grade material.

Affected products

Medullary Reamer Head

Lot or serial number

20141 through 24510
4399543 through 5870257

Model or catalog number

352.085

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