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Health product recall

Synthes Rods (2016-10-14)

Starting date:
October 14, 2016
Posting date:
November 9, 2016
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-60946

Affected Products

A. REAMING ROD W/BALL TIP
B. REAMING ROD W/STRAIGHT BALL TIP
C. GUIDE ROD WITH SMOOTH TIP - STERILE

Reason

The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating. The surgical staff members may experience difficulty in opening the peel pouch potentially causing the sterile device to come in contact with a non-sterile layer of the pouch.

Affected products

A. REAMING ROD W/BALL TIP

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

351.707S
351.709S

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

B. REAMING ROD W/STRAIGHT BALL TIP

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

351.76S
359.083S

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

C. GUIDE ROD WITH SMOOTH TIP - STERILE

Lot or serial number

H085634
H085635
H087271
H094462
H094463
H111419
H136756

Model or catalog number

355.041S
355.042S

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