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Health product recall

Trigen Titanium Nail System - Intertan Short Nails

Starting date:
December 17, 2012
Posting date:
February 4, 2013
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-17223

Recalled Products

A. Trigen Titanium Nail System - Intertan Short Nails

Reason

The 125 Degree Nail (Product code 71675204) was laser marked as "130 degrees", while the 130 Degree Nail (Product code 71675210) was laser marked as "125 degrees". An incorrect neck angle was marked on the 2 products.

Affected products

A. Trigen Titanium Nail System - Intertan Short Nails

Lot or serial number
  • 12ET19095
  • 12FT19274
Model or catalog number
  • 71675204
  • 71675210
Companies
Manufacturer
Smith and Nephew Inc.