Sciatic Nerve Retractor (and Long) (2018-04-03)

Starting date:

April 3, 2018

Posting date:

April 24, 2018

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-66566

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Sciatic Nerve Retractor (and Long)

Reason

There is the potential for micropores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle. Discoloration and moisture were identified within the packaging of the above-mentioned sciatic nerve retractors indicating that these pores may be present in the affected devices.

Affected products