Synthes Flex Arm (2018-03-21)

Starting date:

March 21, 2018

Posting date:

May 1, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type III

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-66610

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Synthes Flex Arm

Reason

DePuy Synthes has received complaint reports where the quick connect feature of the Flex Arm instrument was unable to secure the connection with the Flex Arm adaptors, insight retractors, or other mating parts. The quick connect features of the affected Flex Arm instruments may be impacted by this product issue.

Affected products