Reported Feb 16, 2022 · Ongoing
Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Synthes (USA) Products LLC · 1301 Goshen Pkwy · West Chester, PA · 19380-5986
Is this the product you have?
- Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailing System (TNA), TFN-ADVANCED" Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA), RFN-ADVANCED" Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA), FRN-ADVANCED" Femoral Recon Nailing System (FRNA), and Flexible Monobloc Reamers. Instrument Handles are intended for holding instruments for manipulation during orthopedic surgery. Product No.: 03.043.001
- Lot codes and dates
Lot/Serial No.: 2001310120052701202289012022930120253901205586022069810220777201 218697012198390421995301
- GTIN10886982297372
- Amount recalled
- 600 units
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Top cap may loosen and detach if the Universal Chuck becomes jammed and the user attempts to manually free the device, internal ball bearings may fall out onto the surgical field and cause surgical delay or, and if not recovered, adverse tissue reaction and infection.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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