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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Small Nonsterile 00-4305-019-30. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing the entire glenoid surface.

Z-1621-2013

May 23, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 65301
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
722 units (includes 2010 market withdrawal)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1621-2013

Official wording

Reason: This is a recall expansion from the 2010 recall which now includes seven additional lots that were not previously included. Zimmer, Inc. is initiating a recall of small and large Fukuda-type retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades while being used during surgery.

Code information: Item Number 00-4305-019-30 with Lot Numbers 61557761, 61591732, 61612275, 61614764, and 77000186. 2010 Market Withdrawal part numbers: Item #:430501930, Lot#s: 60795817, 60834923, 60916795, 60997103, 61017041, 61038697, 61075510, 61128521, 61186400, 61199809, 61253702, 61392455, 61430126

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of NY, MI, MN, OH, IN, IL, VA, MD, PA, WA, KY, CT, RI, NH, TX, MT, and CA and the countries of Chile, China, South Korea, and Australia.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    This is a recall expansion from the 2010 recall which now includes seven additional lots that were not previously included. Zimmer, Inc. is initiating a recall of small and large Fukuda-type retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades while being used during surgery.