FDA Recall Terminated

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: Z-0394-2014 · Initiated October 3, 2013

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.

Reason

During a retrospective assessment, Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 were discovered to be mislabeled as Spiked Washers 13.5/5.5.

Action

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..

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

3087