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Synthes (USA) Products LLC: Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve Long; Part number: 03.100.014; UDI: 10886982070630

Recall number
Z-1759-2018
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product
Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve Long; Part number: 03.100.014; UDI: 10886982070630
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-04-02
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2019-10-16
Reason
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.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On April 2, 2018 Synthes (USA) LLC mailed an Urgent Product Recall notification letter to affected customers. Customers were instructed to: Review current inventory to identify and quarantine all affected products; Complete the Verification section of the Return Receipt form; Return affected product; Forward the notification to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed; If affected products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return; Keep a copy of the notification. Customers with questions may call (610)719-5450 or contact your Depuy Synthese Sales Consultant.
Quantity
196
Distribution
US Nationwide and Canada
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers: T104993, T108115, T114598, T140566, T140665, T140670, T140671, T140673, T141540, T143687, T144854, T145585, T145590, T145932, T146657, T147929, T148552, T148553, T149727, T149728 T151369, T151488, T152808, T152809, T153884, T155649, T958061
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GAD
Firm FEI
3008812560
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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