FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.

Recall: Z-1274-2014 · Reported April 2, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1274-2014
Event ID
67263
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
April 2, 2014
Initiation Date
January 7, 2014
Classification Date
March 25, 2014
Termination Date
September 10, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417, United States

Description

Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.

Reason

The Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System may exhibit jamming, bending, or breaking of the screw connecting the Saw Guide to the Drill Template or jamming, bending, or breaking of the K-wire during fixation of the Drill Template.

Code Info

Part Nos. 03.111.900 through 03.111.905, with Lot Nos. 779372, 2638601, 7769386, 2638603, 7836420, 7772531, 2638604, 7836422, 7772538, 2638605, 7836423, 7915554, 7772543, 7772542, 7872775, 8400287, 7772554, 7772555, and 8229040.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AR, AK, VA, IN, PA, OH, CT, TX, MI, WI, NC, CO, IL, and MA.

Quantity

343