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Health product recall

NAIL WRAP (2015-08-04)

Starting date:
August 4, 2015
Posting date:
August 24, 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-54760

Affected Products

A. Nail Wrap

Reason

Synthes has verified the wrap for single use for nail sterilization but does not have sufficient testing for the device to be considered a multi-use item. The decision to recall was made to address the potential for multiple use of the wrap.

Affected products

A. Nail Wrap

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

900.50
900.51

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.
2566 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga
L5N 6P9
CANADA