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Health product recall

MEPILEX BORDER 7.5 X 7.5CM (2016-01-15)

Starting date:
January 15, 2016
Posting date:
February 12, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-57110

Affected Products     

A. MEPILEX BORDER 7.5 X 7.5CM

Reason

Molnlycke Health Care Canada is reporting a label defect in their product Mepilex Border 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm. The defect is that an incorrect pictogram on the back of retail package identifies the non-critical dimensions for the inner wound pad to be 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm when the actual dimensions are 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Internal investigations have revealed there are no other defects with this product. The identified defect has no impact on product integrity, sterility, safety or efficacy.

Affected products

A. MEPILEX BORDER 7.5 X 7.5CM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

295200

Companies
Manufacturer
Molnlycke Health Care AB
GAMLESTADSVAGEN 3C
GOTEBORG
SWEDEN