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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

Z-0429-2014

August 01, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Event
Event 66530
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
374
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0429-2014

Official wording

Reason: The small extendible Soft Tissue Retractor was recalled due to locking nut (clamping sleeve) malfunction.

Code information: Part J5957AC (old), and Part J5957F (new)

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The small extendible Soft Tissue Retractor was recalled due to locking nut (clamping sleeve) malfunction.