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
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SYNTHES GMBH
EIMATTSTRASSE 3
OBERDORF
4436
SWITZERLAND