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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
- Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Right
- Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail - Left
- 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.