FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR is a non-powered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery

Recall: Z-0405-2014 · Reported December 4, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0405-2014
Event ID
66577
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
October 8, 2013
Classification Date
November 26, 2013
Termination Date
August 26, 2016
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417, United States

Description

Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR is a non-powered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery

Reason

Complaints were received which described the SynFix LR implant holder breaking at the interface between the implant and the holder.

Code Info

all lots of part no. 03.802.039

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada .

Quantity

548