SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE. Part of the Flexible Reamer Set for orthopedic surgical procedures.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part number: 352.135; Lot number: F-17180
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Reason for Recall:
The 13.5mm Medullary Reamer head, lot #F-17180, is etched as dimension 13.5mm while the actual dimension is 14mm.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE. Part of the Flexible Reamer Set for orthopedic surgical procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part number: 352.135; Lot number: F-17180

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0585-2016

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