Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to Devices did not pass the biological safety evaluation...

Date: May 2, 2016
Company: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Synthes (USA) Products LLC directly.

Affected Products

DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43

Quantity: 244 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Devices did not pass the biological safety evaluation for cytotoxicity following exposure to test conditions. The high growth inhibition levels observed during testing could be attributed to corrosion of the device at solder points. This could potentially be reproduced during use and reprocessing.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report