FDAMay 2, 2016device

DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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