Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2092-2015.
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 .
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2092-2015.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Synthes, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2092-2015.
Synthes, Inc.
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Synthes, Inc. Recall FAQ
Synthes, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Reamer / Irrigator / Aspirator (RIA): RIA Drive Shafts, RIA Tube Assemblies, sterile, RIA Reamer Head, sterile (12.0mm-19.0mm); intended.... The notice was published on May 28, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 132,564 units are potentially affected.