FDA Recall Terminated

SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE. Part of the Flexible Reamer Set for orthopedic surgical procedures.

Recall: Z-0585-2016 · Initiated December 1, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0585-2016
Event Number
72774
Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FEI Number
3008812560
Product Code
HTO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
December 1, 2015
Posted
January 5, 2016
Terminated
August 26, 2016
Address
1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986

Description

SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE. Part of the Flexible Reamer Set for orthopedic surgical procedures.

Reason

The 13.5mm Medullary Reamer head, lot #F-17180, is etched as dimension 13.5mm while the actual dimension is 14mm.

Action

On Dec 1, 2015, Synthes issued a recall notification letter and requested that all consignees review inventory and contact Synthes for a return authorization number. The verification form is to be completed and sent to Stericycle.

Distribution

US nationwide distibution.

Quantity

65