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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

STERIS Fine Traction Device, one unit per box Product Usage: The Fine Traction Device is used to provide traction and enable fine adjustments to traction and orientation of the leg during orthopedic procedures.

Z-1786-2013

May 20, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Steris Corporation
Event
Event 65573
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
16 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1786-2013

Official wording

Reason: A bearing used in the assembly of the Fine Traction Device did not perform successfully in pre-release reliability testing; a replacement bushing passed reliability testing and was substituted per a change order. The change order authorized use of the substitute bushing in assembly of the Fine Traction Accessory; however, inadvertently the new part was not implemented. During complaint evaluati

Code information: The following serial/lot numbers are affected by this recall: 0404913150, 0404913151, 0404913152, 0404913153, 0408713001, 0408713002, 0408713003, 0408713004, 0408713005, 0408713006, 0409813097, 0409813098, 0409813099, 0409813100, 0410113001, 0410113002, 0410713024, 0410713025, 0410713026, 0410713027, 0410713028, and 0410713029.

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of CO, KY, LA, VA, and WI. The affected product was also distributed to Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A bearing used in the assembly of the Fine Traction Device did not perform successfully in pre-release reliability testing; a replacement bushing passed reliability testing and was substituted per a change order. The change order authorized use of the substitute bushing in assembly of the Fine Traction Accessory; however, inadvertently the new part was not implemented. During complaint evaluati