Synthes Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 are intended to be used in ligament reattachment or fixation, specifically readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0394-2014
- Event Number
- 66580
- Firm
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3005180112
- Product Code
- HTN
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Finished device change control
- Initiated
- October 3, 2013
- Posted
- November 26, 2013
- Terminated
- December 18, 2015
- Address
- 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417
Description
Synthes Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 are intended to be used in ligament reattachment or fixation, specifically readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.
During a retrospective assessment, Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 were discovered to be mislabeled as Spiked Washers 13.5/5.5.
SYNTHES sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated October 3, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the Verification Section at the end of the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product located. Return the Verification Form to: Credit/Returns Synthes 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132 Customers were also asked to return the Verification Form indicating they did not have the affected product also. All documents were to be returned to Synthes by: Fax 1-877-270-5855 Scan/email: [email protected] Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their Synthes Sales Consultant For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000..
Nationwide Distribution
3087