FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus 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.

Recall: Z-2278-2013 · Reported October 2, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2278-2013
Event ID
65009
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
October 2, 2013
Initiation Date
March 8, 2013
Classification Date
September 25, 2013
Termination Date
May 21, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, N/A, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417, United States

Description

Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus 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.

Reason

Recall is being initiated due to the part being mislabeled (Part Number 241.267 was mislabeled with Part Number 241.276).

Code Info

Part Number 241.267, lot number 8037923

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including CA,and VA. .

Quantity

2