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[Recalled] Specialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical Technique,0612-89-510 Sigma HP Instruments Balanced Surgical Technique, 0612-88-510 Sigma HP Instruments Fixed Referen

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Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

ProductSpecialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical Technique,0612-89-510 Sigma HP Instruments Balanced Surgical Technique, 0612-88-510 Sigma HP Instruments Fixed Reference Surgical Technique, 0612-87-510 PFC Sigma Knee Systems Primary Cruc
Brand / manufacturerDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-0971-2013
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date05 February 2013

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Potential for the IM rod to break, leaving fragments in the patient. Surgical Techniques guidance has been updated until design changes can be made to reduce likelihood of potential failure.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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