PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended to clear the medullary canal of bone marrow and debris and to effectively size the medullary canal for the acceptance of an intramedullary implant or prosthesis

Reported: July 22, 2015 Initiated: May 28, 2015 #Z-2092-2015

Product Description

Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended to clear the medullary canal of bone marrow and debris and to effectively size the medullary canal for the acceptance of an intramedullary implant or prosthesis

Reason for Recall

It was reported that the RIA Drive Shaft, Tube Assembly, and Reamer Head have the potential to break when incorrectly assembled or used improperly. Precautionary statements are being added to the Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA) Surgical Technique Guide.

Details

Recalling Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Units Affected
132564
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution and Internationally to Canada and Switzerland.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended to clear the medullary canal of bone marrow and debris and to effectively size the medullary canal for the acceptance of an intramedullary implant or prosthesis. Recalled by Synthes, Inc.. Units affected: 132564.
Why was this product recalled?
It was reported that the RIA Drive Shaft, Tube Assembly, and Reamer Head have the potential to break when incorrectly assembled or used improperly. Precautionary statements are being added to the Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA) Surgical Technique Guide.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2092-2015.