Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda recall
Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Large Nonsterile 4305-19-40. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing…
Why was Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda recalled?
This is a recall expansion from the 2010 recall which now includes seven additional lots that were not previously included. Zimmer, Inc. is initiating a recall of small and large Fukuda-type retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades while being used during surgery.
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?
Item Number: 00-4305-019-40 with Lot Numbers 61588143 and 61612276. 2010 Market Withdrawal: Item #:430501940 Lot #'s: 60768814, 60806551, 60893241, 60946820, 60999665, 61031668, 61110808, 61170678, 61205673, 61244194, 61392456, 61430127
- Product
- Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Large Nonsterile 4305-19-40. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing…
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Quantity
- 722 units (includes 2010 market withdrawal)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of NY, MI, MN, OH, IN, IL, VA, MD, PA, WA, KY, CT, RI, NH, TX, MT, and CA and the countries of Chile, China, South Korea, and Australia.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)