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MI1000 Pin Drill (2014-03-21)
- Starting date:
- March 21, 2014
- Posting date:
- July 25, 2014
- 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-40695
Recalled Products
MI1000 Pin Drill
Reason
Drills do not fit standard North American surgical drill tools. The drills provided cannot be normally used in Canada. These drills were removed before distribution. This is confirmed for all but, 6 units distributed, that affects 2 clinics. To eliminate the remote possibility of these drills adapted for use, Med-EL issued a recall notice.
Affected products
MI1000 Pin Drill
Lot or serial number
All lots
Model or catalog number
07756
07758
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Med-El Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
Fuerstenweg 77A
Innsbruck
6020
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