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FDA Device recall Z-1511-2018

Flex Arm Product Usage: The Synthes Flex Arm is a component of the Synthes Minimally Invasive Support System, which provides secure table m…

On 2018-05-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Flex Arm Product Usage: The Synthes Flex Arm is a component of the Synthes Minimally Invasive Support System, which provides secure table m… by Synthes, citing quick connect feature of instruments may be unable to connect to the male features of Flex Arm Adaptors, Insight Retractors, or other mating parts.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1511-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-03-05
Published2018-05-02
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanySynthes
DistributionUS

Product

Flex Arm Product Usage: The Synthes Flex Arm is a component of the Synthes Minimally Invasive Support System, which provides secure table mounting for minimally invasive spine surgery. The Flex Arm is designed to hold Synthes Minimally Invasive Retractors, which are connected to the Flex Arm by adapters.

Reason

Quick connect feature of instruments may be unable to connect to the male features of Flex Arm Adaptors, Insight Retractors, or other mating parts.

Identifiers

code_infoLot numbers 9833185, 9866629, 9888308, 9914323, 9940637, 9982802, H044106, H072780, H144265, H212060, H260544, H260547, H305886, H347867, H430221, H430230

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-1511-2018%22

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