DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog ID # 351.43 Lot numbers: XXX5071, 3945479, 4738380, XXX5072, 3997000, 4816738, XXX5073, 3996999, 4816739, A3CN449, 3997338, 4441056, 3007721, 4326050, 5407442, 3148892, 4307973, 5582819, 3175916, 4387338, 5722664, 3175202, 4441055, 5813837, 3175201, 4441079, 5786778, 3921562, 4559672, 5800844, 3928332, 4561383, 5903413, 3935789, 4619549, 5910995.
  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:
Devices did not pass the biological safety evaluation for cytotoxicity following exposure to test conditions. The high growth inhibition levels observed during testing could be attributed to corrosion of the device at solder points. This could potentially be reproduced during use and reprocessing.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog ID # 351.43 Lot numbers: XXX5071, 3945479, 4738380, XXX5072, 3997000, 4816738, XXX5073, 3996999, 4816739, A3CN449, 3997338, 4441056, 3007721, 4326050, 5407442, 3148892, 4307973, 5582819, 3175916, 4387338, 5722664, 3175202, 4441055, 5813837, 3175201, 4441079, 5786778, 3921562, 4559672, 5800844, 3928332, 4561383, 5903413, 3935789, 4619549, 5910995.

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1912-2016

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