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TRITON POWERED SURGICAL HANDPIECES(2015-08-12)
- Starting date:
- August 12, 2015
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-54866
Affected Products
- TRITON POWERED SURGICAL HANDPIECES
Reason
Manufacturer detected potential workmanship issues that may result in a decreased flow of nitrogen through the hose. While no potential for serious injury is associated with this error, potential risks include:
- reduced power to triton pneumatic motor
- delay to obtain alternate equipment
Affected products
A. TRITON POWERED SURGICAL HANDPIECES
Lot or serial number
152373
Model or catalog number
720101
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions
4620 NORTH BEACH STREET
Fort Worth
76137
Texas
UNITED STATES