CanadaSuture/Laceration Tray (model/catalogue 85-4361) by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. (CHS), lot 208920, is affected; the kits are labeled as containing Adson forceps without teeth but actually contain fine-toothed forceps. The recall was issued for this labeling error; customers should check their inventory and destroy affected kits per their facility process and contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. Doing Business As CHS, 2760 Brighton Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 5T4.
How to identify it
Affected products: Suture/Laceration Tray; Lot or serial number: 208920; Model or catalogue number: 85-4361
The hazard
The recall is due to a labeling error affecting the Laceration Tray MRX. The kits that manufactured with lot #208920, have discrepancy in the content and the product label. The original product contains fine teeth forceps; however, the affected lot states Adson forceps without teeth on the label. Customers should check their inventory and destroy them as per their facility process if they are part of the affected lot.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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