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FDA Device recall Z-0657-2019

Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve re…

On 2018-12-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve re… by Howmedica Osteonics, citing instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibi….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0657-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-11-26
Published2018-12-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyHowmedica Osteonics
DistributionPA

Product

Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF procedure.

Reason

Instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter of the probe.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #s 183432, 183433, 183434, 17E168

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0657-2019%22

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