Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 305 units of various sterile medical devices, including orthopedic drill bits, femoral nails, and bone plates, because they were not properly sterilized or their sterility cannot be confirmed. These surgical products are used in procedures ranging from ankle reconstruction and spinal surgery to fixing bone fractures in adults and children. Using non-sterile surgical equipment can lead to serious post-operative infections and other complications. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer to determine if their implant or surgical tool is part of this recall.
The use of medical devices that have not been properly sterilized introduces bacteria and other pathogens directly into the body during surgery, which can cause severe infections, tissue damage, or the need for additional corrective surgeries.
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