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FDA Device recall Z-0429-2014

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible

On 2013-12-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible by Synthes Usa Hq, citing the small extendible Soft Tissue Retractor was recalled due to locking nut (clamping sleeve) malfunction.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0429-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-08-01
Published2013-12-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Hq
DistributionUS

Product

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

Reason

The small extendible Soft Tissue Retractor was recalled due to locking nut (clamping sleeve) malfunction.

Identifiers

code_infoPart J5957AC (old), and Part J5957F (new)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0429-2014%22

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