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Health product recall

SCIATIC NERVE RETRACTOR(2015-08-14)

Starting date:
August 14, 2015
Posting date:
August 24, 2015
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-54794

Affected Products

A. SCIATIC NERVE RETRACTOR

Reason

There is the potential for Micropores to form during the manufacturing process on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.

Affected products

A. SCIATIC NERVE RETRACTOR

Lot or serial number

>10, contact mfg

Model or catalog number

03.100.013
03.100.014

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
Colorado
UNITED STATES