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Health product recall

Osteotome/Tecomet Blade

Starting date:
April 9, 2017
Posting date:
May 2, 2017
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-63156

Reason

Smith & Nephew, Inc. has initiated a field correction of the Osteotome/Tecomet blades due to a labeling error. The expiration dates printed on the labels are incorrect. The dates are after the actual expiration date of the sterilized package.

Affected products

Osteotome/Tecomet Blade

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

71369208
71369210
71369212
71369220
71369310
71369312
71369314
71369316
71369408
71369410
71369412
71369420

Companies

Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc.
1450 Brooks Road
Memphis
38116
UNITED STATES