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Health product recall

Reflection Dead Blow Mallet

Starting date:
December 1, 2016
Posting date:
December 16, 2016
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-61474

Reason

Manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall due to the receipt of a number of complaints in relation to the cracking of the welds on the head of the mallet. In a small number of reported cases, the cracks in the welding resulted in some lead beads escaping from the head of the mallet.

Affected products

Reflection Dead Blow Mallet

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

71362106

Companies

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