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Health product recall

Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33MM

Starting date:
August 3, 2012
Posting date:
August 20, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15513

Recalled Products

A. Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33MM

Reason

Difficulty firing the device which may result in incomplete firing stroke, that may result in an incomplete staple formation.

Affected products

A. Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33MM

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

PPH03

Companies
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, A Div. of Johnson & Johnson, INC.