FDAClass IIFebruary 22, 2017

Offset Reamer Handle recall

Offset Reamer Handle, T5766 Product Usage: The reamer handles are re-usable surgical instruments used in arthroplasty surgery of the hip joints, where…

Why was Offset Reamer Handle recalled?

On June 14, 2016, Greatbatch discovered a significant increase in the number of field complaints for the T5766 Offset Reamer Handle in which the U-joints of the drive chain component seizes during orthopedic procedures rendering the device non-functional. The 2016 failure rate for this failure exceeds the occurrence rate as defined in the DFMEA.

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?

2481193, 2468380, 2599785, 2463309, 2468379, 2468398, 2468397, 2599516, 2671555, 2599517, 2670543, 2671558, 2734809, 2814828, 2814829, 2824496, 2858434, 2865404, 3030658, 2944397, 2977852, 2967214, 3000586, 3000590, 3030658, 3044689, 3071903, 3135658, 3088675, 3107504, 3188688, 3385844, 3188690, 3387046, 3397768.

Product
Offset Reamer Handle, T5766 Product Usage: The reamer handles are re-usable surgical instruments used in arthroplasty surgery of the hip joints, where…
Recalling firm
Greatbatch Medical
Quantity
1,441
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of IN and the countries of Canada, Austria, Germany, Japan.
Recall date
February 22, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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