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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2013-RN-00530-1
Product Name/Description MIA16 Minimally Invasive Attachment used with the Anspach

Product Insert version 18-0074 Rev A 05/12

ARTG Number: 141597
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 29/05/2013
Responsible Entity Synthes Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue During hydrogen peroxide sterilisation testing of the MIA16 device it was determined that the Sterrad 100S is not capable of achieving the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6. Therefore, Sterrad 100S should not be used for sterilising the MIA16 attachment.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions End users are advised to not use the Sterrad 100S to sterilise the MIA16 attachment.
Contact Information 1800 796 843 - Synthes Customer Service