The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1637-2013·Announced 2013-07-10

TPS Micro Reciprocating Rasp Recalled Due to Compromised Sterile Seal

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. is recalling four units of TPS Micro Reciprocating Small Tear Cross Cut Rasps because the sterile barrier seal may be compromised.

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 does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a potential loss of sterility due to a packaging defect, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. is recalling four units of TPS Micro Reciprocating Small Tear Cross Cut Rasp 5.0mm x 11mm (Ref. 5100-37-113). The affected lots are 122518 and 122447. These are orthopedic manual surgical instruments distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the seal that maintains a sterile barrier for the reprocessed medical devices became compromised. This defect may allow the product to fall out of the pouch, potentially compromising sterility.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who possess these specific lots should stop using the instruments and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TPS Micro Reciprocating Small Tear Cross Cut Rasp 5.0mm x 11mm Ref. 5100-37-113 Lot 122518, 122447. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument
Affected units
4

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 (2)

  • 122518
  • 122447.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. 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 22 products in this recall →