International Medical Devices Database

Manufacturer Address
KARDIUM INC., 100 - 12851 ROWAN PL., RICHMOND Canada British Columbia
Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
Kardium Inc
Source
USFDA
1 Event
- Recall of Device Recall TORQ Sternal Closure Device

One device in the database

Device Recall TORQ Sternal Closure Device

Model / Serial
Product Code: TQ01A. Lot #: 20100127 (expiration 2011-01); Lot #: 20100223 (expiration 2011-02).
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
1
Implanted device?
No
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and Canada.
Product Description
TORQ Sternal Closure Device, SINGLE-USE || Intended use: The device is a sterile, single-use only surgical instrument used to tension and twist USP size 5, 6, and 7 (metric size 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0) stainless steel surgical sutures for sternal closure. The device should not be used on patients with poor sternal bone quality.

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KARDIUM INC.

Manufacturer Address
BURNABY
Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
Kardium Inc
Source
HC

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