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Health product recall

Reaming Rod with Ball Tip and Guide Rod with Smooth Tip (2017-07-25)

Starting date:
July 25, 2017
Posting date:
September 5, 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-64380

Affected Products

A. Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip
B. Reaming Rod W/Straight Ball Tip
C. Guide Rod With Smooth Tip - Sterile

  1. Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip
  2. Reaming Rod W/Straight Ball Tip
  3. Guide Rod With Smooth Tip - Sterile

Reason

During an open peel test, it was identified that the seals for a reaming rod sealed in packaging aids corporation jaw sealer machine had gaps/channeling in the seals, therefore, resulting in the potential for non-sterile product. Recall initiated due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.

Affected products

A. Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip

Lot or serial number
  • H294402
  • H297335
  • H297386
  • H325600
  • H333939
  • H342583
Model or catalog number

351.706S

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
UNITED STATES

B. Reaming Rod W/Straight Ball Tip

Lot or serial number

H270855
H306632
H311231
H327067

Model or catalog number

351.76S
359.083S

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
UNITED STATES

C. Guide Rod With Smooth Tip - Sterile

Lot or serial number

H354470

Model or catalog number

355.042S

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
UNITED STATES