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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.