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Health product recall

Vectra System Titanium (Ti) Plate Four Level (2014-09-05)

Starting date:
September 5, 2014
Posting date:
September 16, 2014
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-41353

Recalled products

  1. Vectra System - Titanium (Ti) Plate Four Level

Reason

The Elgiloy Clips are potentially missing from the Ti Vectra plate resulting in the inability to lock the screw onto the plates.  The affected device may be missing all eight (8) clips from the screw holes.  Vectra plating systems include several options that have integral Elgiloy clips. The purpose of the clips is twofold: to hold the drill guide in place during the site preparation and to lock the screws into the implant to assist with stability and help prevent screw back-out.

Affected products

A. Vectra System - Titanium (Ti) Plate Four Level

Lot or serial number
  • 8143905
Model or catalog number
  • 04.613.364
Companies
Manufacturer
Synthes (Canada) Ltd.
2566 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga
L5N 6P9
Ontario
CANADA