Health product recall

Stainless Steel Interstitial Needles, 17 Gauge (2019-06-27)

Starting date:
June 27, 2019
Posting date:
August 2, 2019
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-70619

Last updated: 2019-08-02

Affected Products

Stainless Steel Interstitial Needles, 17 Gauge

Reason

Reports that the trocar tip detached from a 17 gauge stainless steel interstitial needle. The issue has been determined to be caused by a manufacturing process. Lateral force applied to the trocar tip will cause the weld to fragment and the tip to detach.

Affected products

Stainless Steel Interstitial Needles, 17 Gauge

Lot or serial number

R43
S46
T11
T15
T28
T39
T48
U13

Model or catalog number

GM11009500
GM11009510
GM11009520
GM11009530

Companies
Manufacturer
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto
94304
California
UNITED STATES