Synthes (USA) Products LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1759-2018)

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 Long; Part number: 03.100.014; UDI: 10886982070630

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 2, 2018

Date Posted: May 16, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1759-2018

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: 196

Code Information:

Lot numbers: T104993, T108115, T114598, T140566, T140665, T140670, T140671, T140673, T141540, T143687, T144854, T145585, T145590, T145932, T146657, T147929, T148552, T148553, T149727, T149728 T151369, T151488, T152808, T152809, T153884, T155649, T958061

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated