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SPECIALIST 2 INTRAMEDULLARY ROD 400MM (2015-09-09)
- Starting date:
- September 9, 2015
- Posting date:
- October 5, 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-55226
Affected Products
SPECIALIST 2 INTRAMEDULLARY ROD 400MM
Reason
Depuy Orthopaedics is issuing a recall for specific lots of the Specialist 2 Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument. Further distribution or use of affected lots is to cease immediately. Affected lots manufactured with 455 stainless steel (SS) or 17-4 SS may fracture and leave a portion of the rods in patients.
Affected products
SPECIALIST 2 INTRAMEDULLARY ROD 400MM
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
96-6120
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Depuy Orthopaedics
Inc.
700 Orthopaedics Drive
Indiana
UNITED STATES