BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile The Synthes 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Variable Angle LCP Elbow System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon and ulna in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused. Specifically, " Distal humerus plates are indicated for intra-articular fractures, comminuted supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the distal humerus. " Olecranon and proximal ulna plates are indicated for fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the olecranon and proximal ulna.

    Recall: Z-0124-2016 · Reported October 21, 2015

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-0124-2016
    Event ID
    72330
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    October 21, 2015
    Initiation Date
    September 28, 2015
    Classification Date
    October 15, 2015
    Termination Date
    December 6, 2016
    Address
    1301 Goshen Pkwy, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986, United States

    Description

    Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile The Synthes 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Variable Angle LCP Elbow System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon and ulna in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused. Specifically, " Distal humerus plates are indicated for intra-articular fractures, comminuted supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the distal humerus. " Olecranon and proximal ulna plates are indicated for fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the olecranon and proximal ulna.

    Reason

    The 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Humerus Plates were found to be labeled incorrectly. Part number 02.117.410S was incorrectly etched with part number 02.117.610S

    Code Info

    Product Description Part Numbers Lot Numbers 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile 02.117.410S 8009075 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile 02.117.610S 8007085

    Distribution

    US Distribution to states of:OH, IL, PA, WV, FL, AZ, CA, AL, ND, KY, MN, NJ, MI, GA, IN, TN, VA, NC, and LA.

    Quantity

    36