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Recall Z-0429-2014 — Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2013-08-01 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0429-2014
Date of alert
2013-08-01
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: The small extendible Soft Tissue Retractor was recalled due to locking nut (clamping sleeve) malfunction.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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