FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Synthes Cannulated Drill Bits which is used with the Synthes Cannulated Screw. The Synthes Cannulated Screw, used with the threaded washer, is generally intended for intra-articular fixation of small bones, such as the hand, wrist, and forefoot.

Recall: Z-1711-2015 · Reported June 10, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1711-2015
Event ID
71277
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 10, 2015
Initiation Date
May 13, 2015
Classification Date
June 4, 2015
Termination Date
August 18, 2016
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417, United States

Description

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Synthes Cannulated Drill Bits which is used with the Synthes Cannulated Screw. The Synthes Cannulated Screw, used with the threaded washer, is generally intended for intra-articular fixation of small bones, such as the hand, wrist, and forefoot.

Reason

affected parts and lots of the Cannulated Drill Bits have the potential to break during use

Code Info

Part Number 310.65 310.67 310.221 lot numbers PE00966 PE01000 PE01039 PE01058 PE00959 PE00968 PE00974 PE00998 PE01006 PE01011 PE01048 PE00971 PE01059 PE01040

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada.

Quantity

1495 US (37 OUS)