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Product group Medical instruments for use in humans
Reference 01534/08

DHS Blade: The company Synthes has informed about the recall of these products. The action was initiated because of a complaint, where the locking mechanism of blade didn’t work during implantation. As consequence proximal part of blade has been disengaged and femoral head has been displaced.

Advisory Notice is only available in German language.

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