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Health product recall

Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips (2016-04-26)

Starting date:
April 26, 2016
Posting date:
May 17, 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, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-58386

Affected products

  1. Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips

Reason

A manufacturing process was inconsistently applied that could lead to a compromise of the device insulation, potentially resulting in electrical arcing which could cause an electrical shock or burn to the patient while the device is activated.

Affected products

A. Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • MIC3112
  • MIC3122 
  • MIC3132
  • MIC3142
  • MIC3152
  • MIC3162
Companies
Manufacturer
STERILMED, INC.
5010 CHESHIRE PARKWAY, SUITE 2
PLYMOUTH
55446
Minnesota
UNITED STATES