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Health product recall

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Right

Starting date:
July 24, 2017
Posting date:
September 5, 2017
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-64348

Reason

The locking mechanism and protective cap were missing from the sterile packed nails of the affected lot.

Affected products

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Right

Lot or serial number

H302839

Model or catalog number

456.418S

Companies

Manufacturer
Synthes USA LLC
1101 SYNTHES AVENUE
Monument
80132
UNITED STATES