BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Deformity is a comprehensive thoracolumbar pedical screw system designed to provide flexibility biomechanical performance and a solution to complex posterior pathological challenges.

    Recall: Z-0384-2014 · Reported December 4, 2013

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-0384-2014
    Event ID
    66415
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    December 4, 2013
    Initiation Date
    July 31, 2013
    Classification Date
    November 22, 2013
    Termination Date
    August 31, 2015
    Address
    1302 Wrights Ln E, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417, United States

    Description

    Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Deformity is a comprehensive thoracolumbar pedical screw system designed to provide flexibility biomechanical performance and a solution to complex posterior pathological challenges.

    Reason

    Synthes became aware that during a procedure using the Matrix Threaded Persuader, the Reduction Insert malfunctioned causing pieces to break off. Once there is a breakage to the Reduction Insert it will not allow the instrument to function as required.

    Code Info

    Item Lot Number Number 03.632.008 4833901 03.632.008 6284014 03.632.008 6284015 03.632.008 6377412 03.632.008 6390270 03.632.008 6390308 03.632.008 6390309 03.632.008 6445711 03.632.008 6455761 03.632.008 6455786 03.632.008 6530998 03.632.008 6548747 03.632.008 6558995 03.632.008 6559002 03.632.008 6583188 03.632.008 6583189 03.632.008 6603334 03.632.008 6603335 03.632.008 6624550 03.632.008 6676663 03.632.008 6703414 03.632.008 6706733 03.632.008 6718634 03.632.008 6718635 03.632.008 4833901 03.632.008 6445711 03.632.008 6455761 03.632.008 6455786 03.632.008 6530998 03.632.008 6548747 03.632.008 6603334 03.632.008 6603335 03.632.008 6676663 03.632.008 6703414 03.632.008 6706733 03.632.008 6718634 03.632.008 6718635

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of Canada and Switzerland.

    Quantity

    634