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Health product recall

MINOP Invent 30 Trocar

Starting date:
March 20, 2017
Posting date:
April 21, 2017
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-63064

Reason

The affected MINOP Trocars may have sharp edges on the distal end which may lead to the abrasion of the insulation when removing the electrode. Increased risk to the patient due to plastic particles remaining in the patient cannot be excluded.

Affected products

MINOP Invent 30 Trocar

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

FH620R

Companies

Manufacturer
Aesculap AG & Co. KG
AESCULAP PLATZ
TUTTLINGEN
78532
GERMANY