FDA Recall
Terminated
The Synthes Hohmann Retractor, 43 mm Long Shank, Angled 235 mm Product Usage: Used to expose bone for procedures.
Recall: Z-1457-2014
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Initiated February 11, 2014
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1457-2014
- Event Number
- 67560
- Firm
- Synthes, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3005180112
- Product Code
- GAD
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Error in labeling
- Initiated
- February 11, 2014
- Posted
- April 15, 2014
- Terminated
- September 10, 2015
- Address
- 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417
Description
The Synthes Hohmann Retractor, 43 mm Long Shank, Angled 235 mm Product Usage: Used to expose bone for procedures.
Reason
The Synthes Hohmann Retractor was mis-etched on the product and package as part number 399.24 instead of part number 399.22.
Action
Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated February 11, 2014, to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to Complete the attached Verification Section form. For questions call 610-719-5450.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: TN, MD, NY, IN, NJ, WA, VA,and the country of Canada.
Quantity
20