Health product recall

Synthes Flex Arm (2018-03-21)

Starting date:
March 21, 2018
Posting date:
May 1, 2018
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-66610

Affected products

Synthes Flex Arm

Reason

DePuy Synthes has received complaint reports where the quick connect feature of the Flex Arm instrument was unable to secure the connection with the Flex Arm adaptors, insight retractors, or other mating parts. The quick connect features of the affected Flex Arm instruments may be impacted by this product issue.

Affected products

Synthes Flex Arm

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

03.612.010

Companies
Manufacturer

SYNTHES GMBH

EIMATTSTRASSE 3

OBERDORF

4436

SWITZERLAND