Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Small Nonsterile 00-4305-019-30. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing the entire glenoid surface.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Number 00-4305-019-30 with Lot Numbers 61557761, 61591732, 61612275, 61614764, and 77000186. 2010 Market Withdrawal part numbers: Item #:430501930, Lot#s: 60795817, 60834923, 60916795, 60997103, 61017041, 61038697, 61075510, 61128521, 61186400, 61199809, 61253702, 61392455, 61430126
  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:
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
This is a recall expansion from the 2010 recall which now includes seven additional lots that were not previously included. Zimmer, Inc. is initiating a recall of small and large Fukuda-type retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades while being used during surgery.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Small Nonsterile 00-4305-019-30. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing the entire glenoid surface.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Number 00-4305-019-30 with Lot Numbers 61557761, 61591732, 61612275, 61614764, and 77000186. 2010 Market Withdrawal part numbers: Item #:430501930, Lot#s: 60795817, 60834923, 60916795, 60997103, 61017041, 61038697, 61075510, 61128521, 61186400, 61199809, 61253702, 61392455, 61430126

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1621-2013

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