International Medical Devices Database

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Field safety notices are communications sent out by medical device manufacturers or their representatives in relation to actions that they may be taking in relation to their product that is on the market. These are mainly for health workers, but also for users. They can include recalls and alerts.

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Type of Event
Field Safety Notice
Event ID
00451/12
Date
2012-02-22
Event Country
Germany
Event Source
BAM
Event Source URL
https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Kundeninfos/EN/11/2012/00451-12_kundeninfo_en.html
Notes / Alerts

German data is current through October 2018. All of the data comes from Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Germany.
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Device

Gliding Nail Blade Handle

Model / Serial
Implanted device?
Yes
Product Description
Non-active implants - bone surgery
Manufacturer
SMITH&NEPHEW

Manufacturer

SMITH&NEPHEW

Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
Smith & Nephew plc
Source
BAM

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Medical devices help to diagnose, prevent and treat many injuries and diseases. We are not suggesting or implying that any companies or other entities included in the International Medical Devices Database engaged in unlawful conduct or otherwise acted improperly. The same device may have different names in different countries. This database is not intended to provide medical advice and patients should check with their doctors to determine if it contains relevant information and if such information has medical implications for them.

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Field Safety Notices about Gliding Nail Blade Handle

What is this?

Device

Gliding Nail Blade Handle

Manufacturer

SMITH&NEPHEW