Surgical screwdrivers recalled for failure to engage with implant screws
Synthes surgical screwdrivers are being recalled because they lack a required relief cut and will not engage properly with 1.3mm and 1.5mm implant screws, potentially delaying surgery. The defect affects 261 units distributed in the US and Canada.
- Product
- STARDRIVE SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50MM/SELF-RETAINING/HXC-Intended for tightening, loosening, or removing of screw implants during orthopaedic surgery. Part Number: 03.130.010
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide