The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0877-2015·Announced 2015-01-07

Perouse Medical Recalls Synthes Inflation System Due to Pressure Limitations

Perouse Medical is recalling 2,184 units of the Synthes Inflation System because the device may fail to raise pressure above 10 atm, potentially delaying procedures.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a functional limitation (inability to raise pressure above 10 atm) that results in incomplete inflation or procedure delay, rather than a direct risk of serious injury or death. This aligns with the 'Moderate' severity criteria for functional defects without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Perouse Medical is recalling 2,184 units of the Synthes Inflation System (model 03.804.4135). The recall is due to the device's inability to raise pressure above 10 atm during the inflation phase. This limitation may result in incomplete inflation of the balloon catheter or a delay in the procedure.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of Arizona and Colorado. The recall involves batch numbers 4041354, 4062650, and 4072586.

The Synthes Inflation System is used during kyphoplasty or other interventional procedures to create and monitor pressure in the balloon catheter and to deflate the catheter. Healthcare providers should stop using the affected units and contact Perouse Medical for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Synthes Inflation System (03.804.4135) Product Usage: Inflation system is used during kyphoplasty or other interventional kyphoplasty or other interventional procedures, to create and monitor pressure In the balloon catheter and pressure In the balloon catheter and to to def
Manufacturer
PEROUSE MEDICAL
Affected units
2,184

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch numbers: 4041354/4062650/4072586

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by PEROUSE MEDICAL under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →