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Safety Alert for SynReam Medullary Reamer Head Ø 8.5 mm

According to Department of Health, this safety alert involved a device in Hong Kong that was produced by Synthes.

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Alerts provide important information and recommendations about products. Even though an alert has been issued, it does not necessarily mean a product is considered to be unsafe. Safety Alerts, addressed to health workers and users, may include recalls. They can be written by manufacturers, but also by health officials.

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  • Type of Event
    Safety alert
  • Date
    2013-12-24
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-24
  • Event Country
    Hong Kong
  • Event Source
    DH
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20131224.html
  • Notes / Alerts
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Reason
    Medical device safety alert: synthes synream medullary reamer head ø 8.5 mm medical device manufacturer, synthes, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its synream medullary reamer head ø 8.5 mm [part no.: 352.085; lot no.: 15392 through 19396, 24613 through 25347, 1448284 through 2087630]. the manufacturer is initiating a product recall related to the referred part and lot numbers of the synream medullary reamer head ø 8.5 mm. the possibility exists for intraoperative reamer head breakages which could also allow for un-retrieved fragments of non-implant grade material. there are two potential patient harms associated with the breakage of the reamer head. significant surgical delays (greater than 15 minutes) could result due to the presence of a reamer head that breaks during use. secondary incisions and x-rays may be required to aid in and confirm device removal. in addition, the reamer head is composed of non-implant grade material therefore the retention of non-implant grade material can result in minor bone damage where additional intervention is optional but not required. in a worst case scenario there is the potential for an adverse tissue reaction to occur. in this situation the patient will be symptomatic requiring treatment. the manufacturer advises affected users to take the following actions:- return all unused affected sets to the manufacturer for credit or replacement. inspect their inventory and remove all affected devices from use. according to the local supplier, the affected products were distributed in hong kong. if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 24 december 2013.

Device

SynReam Medullary Reamer Head Ø 8.5 mm
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Description
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Synthes SynReam Medullary Reamer Head Ø 8.5 mm
  • Manufacturer
    Synthes

Manufacturer

Synthes