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Health product recall

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
Med-El Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
Fuerstenweg 77A
Innsbruck
6020
AUSTRIA