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Recall of Suture Passer from Smith & Nephew

Product group Medical instruments for use in humans
Reference 00913/07

Smith & Nephew has initiated the recall of the products Suture Passer (see annex). The firm´s investigations have revealed, that the reprocessing procedure is not safe. The potential risk is a lack of sterility and contamination of the patient.

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