FDAClass IIMarch 27, 2013

Specialist 2 IM Rod recall

Specialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical Technique,0612-89-510 Sigma HP Instruments…

Why was Specialist 2 IM Rod recalled?

Potential for the IM rod to break, leaving fragments in the patient. Surgical Techniques guidance has been updated until design changes can be made to reduce likelihood of potential failure.

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?

Product Code 96-6120 Label code / Etch code C3JHN4 H0808 C3JHS4 H0908 C3JHF4 H1008 C4GA54 C4GCC4 C4GBT4 C52F74 H1108 C52GV4 H1208 C52GL4 C67N14 C98CS4 H0109 C98BF4 DE5P34 H0309 DE5RP4 DF4H44 DG9LK4 H0409 DG9L64 DJ5E34 DK3E34 H0509 DK3FE4 EB5FV4 H0210 D95AN4 EB5GH4 H0310 EC9JY4 EF4DJ4 EJ7AP4 H0410 ES2G64 H0510 EJ7A34 ES2HA4 H0610 ES2HY4 H0710 EX5L44 EX5MS4 H0810 E2SD44 H0910 FA4G94 H0211 FD8MP4 H0311 FH8JA4 FH8JX4 H0611 TBACC TBACC TBACZ TBACZ FJ4E74 TBAGG

Product
Specialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical Technique,0612-89-510 Sigma HP Instruments…
Recalling firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
4000; 2600 in USA
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide.
Recall date
March 27, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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