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Health product recall

TANDEM INTL BIPOLAR SHELL/LINER

Starting date:
September 6, 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-60360

Affected products

Reason

The affected devices were manufactured with an out of specification retainer groove location. In the event the failure occurs, it would be obvious to the user in that the devices would not provide an audible indicator that the poly lock has engaged. In the event the construct is tight, the user should notice the limited range of motion. However, in the worst case situation, if the device gives a false indicator of locking, the user would not recognize the failure.

Affected products

TANDEM INTL BIPOLAR SHELL/LINER

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Inc.
1450 Brooks Road
Memphis
38116
Tennessee
UNITED STATES