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Health product recall

Titanium Trochanteric Products

Starting date:
November 7, 2012
Posting date:
December 10, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16289

Recalled Products

  1. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Right
  2. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Left
  3. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail

Reason

Synthes is initiating a voluntary recall of all lots of the Trochanteric Fixation Nailing system due to the possibility that the outer pouch may be compromised.

Affected products

A. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Right

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.

B. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Left

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.

C. Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.