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Recall Z-1912-2016 — DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2016-05-02 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1912-2016
Date of alert
2016-05-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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