—#118509

Product

Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Large Nonsterile 4305-19-40. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing the entire glenoid surface.

FDA product code: LXH — Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Item Number: 00-4305-019-40 with Lot Numbers 61588143 and 61612276. 2010 Market Withdrawal: Item #:430501940 Lot #'s: 60768814, 60806551, 60893241, 60946820, 60999665, 61031668, 61110808, 61170678, 61205673, 61244194, 61392456, 61430127

Why it was recalled

This is a recall expansion from the 2010 recall which now includes seven additional lots that were not previously included. Zimmer, Inc. is initiating a recall of small and large Fukuda-type retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades while being used during surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

In 2010, Zimmer initiated a recall of the Bigliani/Flatow Fukuda Retractors due to fractures occurring at the grooves around the perimeter of the blades. Zimmer is expanding this recall to include seven lots that were not previously included. On 5/23/13, an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter went to all consignees explaining the recall expansion and risk associated with the recall. All consignees are to locate and quarantine the device immediately. Please return the product along with the completed inventory certification form to Zimmer. If you have any questions regarding this recall, call Zimmer at 877-946-2761.

Recalling firm

Firm: Zimmer, Inc.
Address: 345 E Main St, Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2746

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of NY, MI, MN, OH, IN, IL, VA, MD, PA, WA, KY, CT, RI, NH, TX, MT, and CA and the countries of Chile, China, South Korea, and Australia.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-05-23
Posted by FDA: 2013-07-01
Terminated: 2014-12-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #118509. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.