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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF procedure.

Reported: December 26, 2018 Initiated: November 26, 2018 #Z-0657-2019

Product Description

Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF procedure.

Reason for Recall

Instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter of the probe.

Details

Recalling Firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Units Affected
39
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Distribution to the state of: PA and countries of:: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
Location
Allendale, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF procedure.. Recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. Units affected: 39.
Why was this product recalled?
Instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter of the probe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0657-2019.