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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00106-1
Product Name/Description	LCP Plate 2.4, straight, 8 holes, length 68 mm, Stainless Steel (fixation plate used to treat orthopaedic fractures) Lot numbers: 7709265 and 7709267 Part Number: 249.678 ARTG Number: 157069
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class III
Recall Action Commencement Date	29/01/2014
Responsible Entity	Synthes Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	The LCP Plates from the affected lot were mislabelled with an incorrect lot number. The packaging of these plates were labelled as lot 7709267 whereas the lot etched on the plates is 7709265. Synthes Australia is recalling all LCP Plates labelled as lot 7709265 and lot 7709267.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Synthes is requesting users inspect and return any affected stock to Synthes for replacement.
Contact Information	1800 796 8437 - Synthes Australia