Laparoscopic Electric Morcellators - Risk Of Spread Of Unsuspected Uterine Sarcoma - Notice To Hospitals

Summary Laparoscopic electric morcellators used in gynecological surgery are being recalled because they may spread undetected uterine sarcoma (a type of cancer) throughout the abdomen during the procedure. The recall affects hospitals across Canada that use these surgical devices. This notice applies to healthcare facilities rather than individual consumers.

Reason

Product safety

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2014-05-07

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cc00256a-26f3-4401-9686-bbbdfa63100b