Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0657-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF procedure.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 26, 2018

Date Posted: December 26, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0657-2019

Event ID: 81645

Reason for Recall:

Instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter of the probe.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 39

Code Information:

Lot #s 183432, 183433, 183434, 17E168

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US Distribution to the state of: PA and countries of:: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated