FDA Recall Terminated

Vertebroplasty Needle Kit 10g Diamond Tip Intended to be used to inject PMMA cement into vertebral bodies during Vertebroplasty procedure.

Recall: Z-0410-2014 · Initiated July 30, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0410-2014
Event Number
66414
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
OAR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
July 30, 2013
Posted
November 27, 2013
Terminated
April 16, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Vertebroplasty Needle Kit 10g Diamond Tip Intended to be used to inject PMMA cement into vertebral bodies during Vertebroplasty procedure.

Reason

Complaints were received of inconsistencies in the expiration dates shown on the packaging of the Vertebroplasty Needle Kit 10g Diamond Tip device.

Action

Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Notification letter dated October 8, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to returny any of the affect devices, call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the Verification Section indicating the affected product has been located, also indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form to: Credit/Returns Synthes 1101 Synthes Avenue Monument, CO 80132 Customers were also instructed to return the Verification Section even if they don't have the affected product. 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 including IN, MT, HI, and FL.

Quantity

40