FDA Recall
Terminated
Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor Body, Part Number 487.931. For mandibular bone lengthening.
Recall: Z-0903-2013
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Initiated January 11, 2013
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0903-2013
- Event Number
- 64195
- Firm
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3005180112
- Product Code
- DZL
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- January 11, 2013
- Posted
- March 1, 2013
- Terminated
- August 31, 2015
- Address
- 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417
Description
Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor Body, Part Number 487.931. For mandibular bone lengthening.
Reason
It was discovered that the sheer pin on the Multi-Vector Distractor may not be made according to product specifications.
Action
The firm, Synthes (USA) sent an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated January 11, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firmat 610-719-5450 for questions regarding this notice.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CO, LA, MD, MN, NY, PA, RI, TN, TX and UT.
Quantity
2