Health product recall

SmartStitch Suturing Device - PerfectPasser Connector (2019-02-21)

Starting date:
February 21, 2019
Posting date:
March 8, 2019
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-69242

Affected Products

SmartStitch Suturing Device - PerfectPasser Connector

Reason

The devices are recalled due a manufacturing error resulting in incorrect upper jaw dimensions. Confirmed complaints indicated that the upper jaw could potentially disengage or detach during use.

Affected products

SmartStitch Suturing Device - PerfectPasser Connector

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers. Contact manufacturer. 

Model or catalog number

OM-8010

Companies
Manufacturer

Arthrocare Corporation,

7000 W. William Cannon Drive,

Austin

78735

Texas

UNITED STATES