Proximate Hcs Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler And Proximate Pph Procedure For Prolapse And Hemorrhoids Set (2018-12-11)

Recall Summary Johnson & Johnson is recalling PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Staplers and PROXIMATE PPH Procedure sets used for hemorrhoid surgery across Canada due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the device to malfunction during the procedure. The recall affects surgical devices that were distributed to healthcare facilities nationwide. This is classified as a Class I recall, indicating a serious safety concern.

Reason

Medical devices

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2019-01-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cf9ce279-e67c-4f00-acb2-eb8df699c3f6