Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0341-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 24, 2013

Date Posted: November 27, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0341-2014

Event ID: 66529

Reason for Recall:

The potential exists for the locking screw nut to break on the Soft Tissue Retractor if it is overt-tightened.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 374

Code Information:

Part # Lot # 325.01 1776332 325.01 1834589 325.01 1855361 325.01 1893067 325.01 1903596 325.01 1952258 325.01 1986932 325.01 3067805 325.01 3150691 325.01 3179456 325.01 3186865 325.01 3220973 325.01 3241083 325.01 3268079 325.01 3360992 325.01 3719234 325.01 3818913 325.01 4948929 325.01 4994679 325.01 4994680 325.01 5031083 325.01 5031085 325.01 5391773 325.01 5420979 325.01 5420980 325.01 5476369 325.01 5476370 325.01 5510070 325.01 5544585 325.01 5546329 325.01 5563699 325.01 5569041 325.01 5624246 325.01 5657366 325.01 5677289 325.01 5759764 325.01 5759765 325.01 5779363 325.01 7698954 325.01 7826103

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated