Synthes (USA) Products LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1758-2018)

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:

Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve; Part number: 03.100.013; UDI: 10886982070623

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 2, 2018

Date Posted: May 16, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1758-2018

Event ID: 79850

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 235

Code Information:

Lot numbers: T104992, T114599, T140390, T140674, T140675, T140676, T140677, T141539, T143644, T144855, T145296, T145589, T145819, T146660, T147930, T148624, T149725, T149726, T151370, T152806, T152807, T153692, T155648, T156708, T160394, T939640, T987813

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated