FDA recall Z-1758-2018

Synthes (USA) Products LLC · Class II · device

Product

Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve; Part number: 03.100.013; UDI: 10886982070623

Reason for recall

There is a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.

Distribution

US Nationwide and Canada

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-04-02
Report date
2018-05-16
Termination date
2019-10-16
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
West Chester, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1758-2018