FDA Recall Terminated

Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervical interbody fusion device indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with accompanying radicular symptoms at one level from C2-T1.

Recall: Z-0455-2014 · Initiated September 30, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0455-2014
Event Number
66538
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
OVE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
September 30, 2013
Posted
December 5, 2013
Terminated
April 16, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervical interbody fusion device indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with accompanying radicular symptoms at one level from C2-T1.

Reason

A potential non conformance was identified with the Zero-P VA plate where the screw could back out if the blocking mechanism is not visually confirmed to properly cover the head of the screw.

Action

Synthes sent an email message dated March 23, 2012, to the sales representative who received the affected product. The email identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. The letter requested the sales rep examine inventory, stop using the product, and quarantine the affected product to ensure that it will not be used. Synthes instructed the customer not to remove any product from their account or return any product without further instruction. For questions they were instructed to call 610-719-5364. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - only AZ .

Quantity

1