FDA Recall Terminated

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

Recall: Z-0341-2014 · Initiated September 24, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0341-2014
Event Number
66529
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
GAD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 24, 2013
Posted
November 18, 2013
Terminated
June 1, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.

Reason

The potential exists for the locking screw nut to break on the Soft Tissue Retractor if it is overt-tightened.

Action

Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated July 31, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and immediately remove the affected lots from stock, call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Complete the Verification Section at the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located and return the Verification Form with the product to Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. If customers do not have the identified product, they were instructed to complete the Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.e attached Verification Section and return to Synthes.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and Canada.

Quantity

374