FDA Recall Terminated

Norian CRS Rotary Mixer Cement 10cc sterile

Recall: Z-0269-2010 · Initiated September 14, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0269-2010
Event Number
53496
Firm
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
GXP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 14, 2009
Posted
November 16, 2009
Terminated
March 8, 2010
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Norian CRS Rotary Mixer Cement 10cc sterile

Reason

Non-conforming material - increased set time. Potential clinical ramifications associated with increased set time and decreased strength include extrusion of unset material and fragmentation of cured material. The risk of Norian fragmentation post cure increases with a larger defect and a thicker layer of product. Customers were advised to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Autho

Action

The firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/17/09 via USPS certified mail. The letter informed customers of the problem and the need to return the product. Sales Consultants that were shipped the device were notified by teleconference on 9/14/09. Consultants were instructed to go to their accounts to remove the product from inventory. Customers were advised to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Questions are directed to Synthes at 800-620-7025 x 5453 or 610-719-5453 or to your Synthes CMF Sales Consultant.

Distribution

The product was shipped to medical facilities in CO, KS, MA, MO, NY, SC, TX, UT, and WA.

Quantity

15 units