BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and this technology included variable angle Combi holes in the plate shaft.The variable angle Combi hole provides the flexibility of axial compression and variable locking capacity throughout the length of the plate shaft.

    Recall: Z-1125-2014 · Initiated February 5, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1125-2014
    Event Number
    67498
    Firm
    Synthes, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3005180112
    Product Code
    JDP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Employee error
    Initiated
    February 5, 2014
    Posted
    March 4, 2014
    Terminated
    August 31, 2015
    Address
    1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

    Description

    Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and this technology included variable angle Combi holes in the plate shaft.The variable angle Combi hole provides the flexibility of axial compression and variable locking capacity throughout the length of the plate shaft.

    Reason

    Labeling correction: The package insert in one 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw package was a GP0006 (Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System) insert, which should have been a GP2848 (4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate System insert).

    Action

    Synthes sent an Urgent Field Safety Notification/Medical Device Labeling Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Exchage the previously shipped package insert (GP0006) with the correct package insert (GP2848 provided with the notification). Review the package insert. Forward the Field Safety Notification to anyone in their facility that needs to be informed. If the package insert has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility. Maintain awareness of this notice until all package inserts have been exchanged. Maintain a copy of the notice. Customers with questions were instructed to maintain a copy of the notice. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution including GA, CA, TX, MO, OH, PA, WA, AL, IN, AZ, MI, IA, TN, KY, NC, VA, NY, LA, IL, UT, and KS.

    Quantity

    45