Unrated Medical device recall · FDA · Published November 26, 2018

Howmedica Osteonics Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted Recall: Blunt Tip Risk

Howmedica Osteonics recalls specific Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted models due to potential sharp edges causing injury during nerve retraction procedures.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0657-2019Medical device Howmedica Osteonics ›

Recall notice

Instead of having a spherical diameter, the probe was observed to have 2 radii and a flat surface. Additionally, upon further investigation, it was observed that some parts exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter of the probe.

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Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.2 Pearl Ct · Allendale, NJ 07401-1611

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Howmedica Osteonics is recalling certain Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted models because they have sharp edges that could cause injury during medical procedures. This recall affects surgeons and medical staff using these tools. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69435-howmedica-osteonics-reliance-lite-nerve-hook-bayoneted-recall-blunt-tip.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69435-howmedica-osteonics-reliance-lite-nerve-hook-bayoneted-recall-blunt-tip · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0657-2019

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“Howmedica Osteonics Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted Recall: Blunt Tip Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69435-howmedica-osteonics-reliance-lite-nerve-hook-bayoneted-recall-blunt-tip. Based on FDA recall #Z-0657-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0657-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on 2018-11-26 that Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling the Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip (REF # 48066103) due to manufacturing defects in the probe's geometry. The agency classified the recall as Class II and voluntary.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Howmedica Osteonics
Product: Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip
REF #: 48066103
Lot codes: 183432, 183433, 183434, 17E168

The hazard

According to the FDA, the probe was observed to have two radii and a flat surface instead of a spherical diameter. Some parts also exhibited an edge on the intersection between the radius and the diameter.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 46 other recalls on record since 2017-07-21. Other recent recalls of similar products include Howmedica OMNIFIT Series I Acetabular Insert Recall (2026-07-30), Howmedica Triathlon Baseplate Size 3 Recall (2026-05-19), and Howmedica Osteonics MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment Recall (2026-02-02).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model name 'Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip' and reference number 48066103. The affected units were produced in lots 183432, 183433, 183434, and 17E168.

Brand
Howmedica Osteonics
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

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Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Pennsylvania, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution: US Distribution to the state of: PA and countries of:: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Pennsylvania.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 18 months after the firm started it.

Nov 26, 2018Firm started the recall
Dec 20, 2018FDA classified it Class II
Dec 26, 2018Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
May 26, 2020FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/69435-howmedica-osteonics-reliance-lite-nerve-hook-bayoneted-recall-blunt-tip">Howmedica Osteonics Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted Recall: Blunt Tip Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0657-2019 (November 26, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0657-2019 to see it in context.
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