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Synthes, Inc. Recall: Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull r

Synthes, Inc. Recall: Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull r is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: Synthes, Inc.; Product: Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull reduction device with quick coupling is placed through t

Recalling firmSynthes, Inc.
ProductPull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull reduction device with quick coupling is placed through the guide sleeve and plate holes to pull or push bone fragments relative to the plate. This instrument can be used for: Minor Varus-valgus adjustments (approximately 2¿ - 4¿), Translational adjustments, Stabilization of plate bone orientation during insertion of the first screws, alignment of segmental fragments and pre-drilling dense or thick cortical bone before placing a 5.0 mm locking screw.
Reason for recallCertain affected parts and lots of the Pull Reduction Devices may have been manufactured to an incorrect hardness specification which could result in intraoperative breakage.
ClassificationClass II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences)
StatusTerminated
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and internationlly to Canada
Recall initiated20150528
Recall numberZ-1799-2015
Categorydevice
StatePA
CountryUnited States

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