FDA Device recall Z-0429-2014
Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-12-11
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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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0429-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-08-01 |
| Published | 2013-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes Usa Hq |
| Distribution | US |
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_info | Part J5957AC (old), and Part J5957F (new) |
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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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