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Meniscal Knot Pusher and Suture Cutter (2015-05-08)
- Starting date:
- May 8, 2015
- Posting date:
- June 3, 2015
- 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-53643
Recalled Products
A. Meniscal Knot Pusher and Suture Cutter
Reason
A Smith & Nephew internal investigation found the packaging material and design to be insufficient in preventing the Ultra FAST FIX knot pusher/cutter's sharp edges from puncturing the packaging pouch and rendering the device as non-sterile.
Affected products
A. Meniscal Knot Pusher and Suture Cutter
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
72201537
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Endoscopy Division
150 Minuteman Road
Andover, Massachusetts
01810
UNITED STATES