FDAClass IIDecember 11, 2013

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset recall

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

Why was Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part J5957AC (old), and Part J5957F (new)

Product
Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate…
Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Quantity
374
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.
Recall date
December 11, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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