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