Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Synthes Sciatic Nerve Retractor and Sciatic Nerve Retractor Long Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to Potential for micropores to form, allowing fluid to...

Date: July 29, 2015
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

Synthes Sciatic Nerve Retractor and Sciatic Nerve Retractor Long; Synthes Sciatic Nerve Retractor and Sciatic Nerve Retractor Long are system specific instruments to the 3.5 mm Low Profile Pelvic System Retractor Set.

Quantity: 1113

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for micropores to form, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Synthes (USA) Products LLC has 162 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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