Stainless Steel Interstitial Needles, 17 Gauge (2019-06-27)

Starting date:

June 27, 2019

Posting date:

August 2, 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, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-70619

Last updated: 2019-08-02

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

Stainless Steel Interstitial Needles, 17 Gauge

Reason

Reports that the trocar tip detached from a 17 gauge stainless steel interstitial needle. The issue has been determined to be caused by a manufacturing process. Lateral force applied to the trocar tip will cause the weld to fragment and the tip to detach.

Affected products