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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

8.5mm Reamer Head for Flexible Intramedullary Nailing System; An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compressio

Reported: August 19, 2015 Initiated: July 1, 2015 #Z-2359-2015

Product Description

8.5mm Reamer Head for Flexible Intramedullary Nailing System; An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench.

Reason for Recall

The possibility exists for intraoperative reamer head breakages which could also allow for un-retrieved fragments of non-implant grade material: additional lot numbers identified. No new adverse events reported.

Details

Units Affected
4329
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
8.5mm Reamer Head for Flexible Intramedullary Nailing System; An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 4329.
Why was this product recalled?
The possibility exists for intraoperative reamer head breakages which could also allow for un-retrieved fragments of non-implant grade material: additional lot numbers identified. No new adverse events reported.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2359-2015.