Codman — Class II medical device recall Z-1267-2013
Terminated recall by Symmetry Medical/SSI, reported 2013-05-15, distributed in CA, CO, FL, IL, MA, MI, MS, OH…. There is a possibility that the Collins Radioparent Sternal Blades Nylon may break during use.
| Recall number | Z-1267-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Symmetry Medical/SSI, Antioch, TN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-04-10 |
| Classified | 2013-05-07 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-15 |
| Terminated | 2014-05-12 |
| Distributed | CA, CO, FL, IL, MA, MI, MS, OH, PA, TN, TX |
| Countries outside the US | BE, CA, DE, GB |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Model numbers | 50-8081 |
Product
Codman(R) Collins Radioparent Sternal Blade Nylon,4 3/4" (121 mm) long, 3" (76 mm) wide, 1 1/2" (38 mm) deep, REF 50-8081 sternum retractor
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that the Collins Radioparent Sternal Blades Nylon may break during use.
Machine access
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