Health product recall

Sciatic Nerve Retractor (and Long) (2018-04-03)

Starting date:
April 3, 2018
Posting date:
April 24, 2018
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-66566

Affected products

Sciatic Nerve Retractor (and Long)

Reason

There is the potential for micropores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle. Discoloration and moisture were identified within the packaging of the above-mentioned sciatic nerve retractors indicating that these pores may be present in the affected devices.

Affected products

Sciatic Nerve Retractor (and Long)

Lot or serial number

Contact Manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 03.100.013
  • 03.100.014
Companies
Manufacturer

SYNTHES GMBH

EIMATTSTRASSE 3

OBERDORF

4436

SWITZERLAND