Whiteside Biomechanics Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Left with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1050-A, and Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Right with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1051-A, packaged 1 retractor (left or right retractor) per plastic bag. The firm name on the label is Whiteside Biomechanics, Inc., St. Louis, MO. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Left with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1050-A, and Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Right with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1051-A, packaged 1 retractor (left or right retractor) per plastic bag. The firm name on the label is Whiteside Biomechanics, Inc., St. Louis, MO.
Brand
Whiteside Biomechanics
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #P0835-1
Products Sold
Lot #P0835-1
Whiteside Biomechanics is recalling Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Left with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1050-A, and Posterior Acet due to The soft tissue pin in the retractor can break off and become embedded in the tissue.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The soft tissue pin in the retractor can break off and become embedded in the tissue.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm was notified of the problem via a telephone call from the surgeon on 9/15/06 and the remaining retractors were placed in quarantine by the hospital. The recalling firm requested return of the retractors. The recalling firm immediately visited the one remaining hospital on 9/15/06 and picked up their inventory of six retractors.
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As reported by FDA
IN, MD, MO
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026