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3.0 mm Guide Rod/950 mm with Smooth Tip, sterile

FDA device recall Z-0640-2017 · posted 2016-11-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Reason for recall
The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
Action taken
DePuy Synthes mailed a Customer Safety Advisory Notice on October 19, 2016 to affected customers advising them of the malfunction, potential risks and the actions needed to be taken to avoid injury, as they work on a solution to correct the problem.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTO
Quantity affected
319 units
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide
Date initiated
2016-10-03
Date posted
2016-11-19
Date terminated
2017-07-06
Location
West Chester, PA

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