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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